# Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)

Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) is a full-day nursery at 176 Heath Road, Orsett, GRAYS, RM16 3AP, in Orsett Heath, Thurrock. It is registered for 36 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, 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 Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-garden-day-nursery-wgdn-ey438186  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 176 Heath Road, Orsett, GRAYS, RM16 3AP
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01375 384787
- Ofsted URN: EY438186

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438186

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY438186). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438186)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438186)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438186)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 176 Heath Road, Orsett, GRAYS, RM16 3AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.496237,0.358464

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Orsett Heath, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops Free School |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Treetops School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Deneholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Orsett Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Herringham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Little Thurrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [JTD Day care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jtd-day-care-2842998) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Friends Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-friends-pre-school-2539618) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Play Studio Montessori Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-studio-montessori-nurseries-2671742) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chadwell St Mary Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chadwell-st-mary-day-nursery-ltd-ey271369) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Orsett Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orsett-playgroup-401555) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Thurrocks Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurrocks-little-learners-2841259) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)'s Ofsted rating?

Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) was inspected on 12 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, 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 Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) take?

Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)?

You can call 01375 384787.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438186)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Garden+Day+Nursery+%28WGDN%29&query_place_id=ChIJS9aI8em32EcR5bCxcfnVrpU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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