# Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames)

Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames) is a full-day nursery at Tank Hill Lane, PURFLEET, RM19 1TA, in Purfleet-on-Thames, Thurrock. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-and-nursery-purfleet-on-thames-ey453859  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tank Hill Lane, PURFLEET, RM19 1TA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01708 863737
- Website: http://www.thebutterfly-rooms.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY453859

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 August 2025, 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/EY453859

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2012 (Reference EY453859). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453859)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453859)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453859)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tank Hill Lane, PURFLEET, RM19 1TA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.485517,0.235403

- Station: Purfleet, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mardyke Pocket Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Spiderfield, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Aveley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Kenningtons Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Harris Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Leigh UTC Dartford | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kidzproof Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzproof-ltd-2770080) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Chestnuts Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chestnuts-preschool-limited-2786809) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Explorers Aveley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-aveley-2598023) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Aveley Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aveley-pre-school-cic-2753178) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery 2 T/A Future Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-2-t-a-future-stars-day-nursery-2850220) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Rainbows Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-2583773) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames) Good at its inspection on 18 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames) take?

Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames) is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames)?

Purfleet is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames)?

You can call 01708 863737 and visit www.thebutterfly-rooms.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453859)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJAWMGX1-w2EcRGjrWzrHCy54)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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