# Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC

Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC is a sessional pre-school at 46 Crooked Mile, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1QD, in Waltham Abbey, Essex. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-cross-pre-school-cic-ey152486  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 46 Crooked Mile, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1QD
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01992 766444
- Website: https://www.tudorcrosspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY152486

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2002 (Reference EY152486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152486)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152486)
- 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/EY152486)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/554086)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 46 Crooked Mile, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.689345,0.001535

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbey Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Abbey Meadows, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cornmill Meadows, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Larsens Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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

- Google: 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Leverton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Four Swannes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Downfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Foresters Den Abbey Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foresters-den-abbey-nursery-2798352) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Premier Education - Waltham Holy Cross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-education-waltham-holy-cross-2889507) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Three Butterflies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-butterflies-nursery-2524312) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [New Adventurers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-adventurers-2771818) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [St Lawrence Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lawrence-church-pre-school-ey218787) | Good |  | 08:45–14:45 | 0.9 miles |
| [Wishing Well Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wishing-well-pre-school-nursery-ey491123) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC Good at its inspection on 9 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC take?

Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC?

Waltham Cross is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC?

You can call 01992 766444 and visit www.tudorcrosspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152486)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tudor+Cross+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJRbZT3f2f2EcRkjt6Dlboz04)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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