# Tollesbury Preschool

Tollesbury Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Manse, 2 Station Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8RA, in Tollesbury, Essex. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollesbury-preschool-402290  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Manse, 2 Station Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8RA
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 402290

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402290

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1996 (Reference 402290). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402290)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402290)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402290)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Manse, 2 Station Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.759418,0.833335

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tollesbury School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tolleshunt D'Arcy Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tolleshunt-darcy-pre-school-ey479097) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Diddydots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diddydots-2893763) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Goldhanger Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldhanger-community-nursery-ey562776) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Tolleshunt Knights Cooperative Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tolleshunt-knights-cooperative-playgroup-650159) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey479688) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Doves Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-doves-day-nursery-2886109) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tollesbury Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tollesbury Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 4 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tollesbury Preschool take?

Tollesbury Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402290)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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