# Walton Pre-School

Walton Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Walton Community Centre, Standley Road, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8PT, in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Exceptional, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Exceptional; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-pre-school-203482  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Walton Community Centre, Standley Road, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8PT
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01255 672189
- Website: https://walton-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 203482

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Exceptional |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Exceptional |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203482

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2000 (Reference 203482). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203482)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203482)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203482)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1746317)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Walton Community Centre, Standley Road, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.852079,1.274421

- Station: Walton-on-the-Naze, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: War Memorial Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Eagle Avenue Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Bath House Meadows Play Area, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton on the Naze Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lift Hamford | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Philomena's School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Lift Tendring | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Letterbox Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/letterbox-nursery-ey369169) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Frinton Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frinton-montessori-ey551384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Butterflies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-childcare-2794658) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Chase Kirby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-kirby-ey493909) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Kirby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-rd-nursery-kirby-2669843) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Nanny Jo's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-jos-day-nursery-ey335573) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Walton Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Walton Pre-School was inspected on 27 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Exceptional, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Exceptional. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Walton Pre-School take?

Walton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Walton Pre-School?

Walton-on-the-Naze is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Walton Pre-School?

You can call 01255 672189 and visit walton-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203482)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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