Grove Road Pre-school

About this early years setting

Grove Road Pre-school is a term-time setting in Rayleigh, Essex, offering care for children from two to four years old. It operates from a purpose-built facility on the grounds of Grove Wood Primary School. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 3.30pm. The pre-school accepts government funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. At its inspection in September 2025, Ofsted rated the provision as Outstanding.

The inspector noted that leaders design a curriculum that builds on what children can do. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make excellent progress, working with outside professionals where needed. Children have access to an outdoor area which includes a woodland, where they can play on a tyre swing and learn about the natural world. Ofsted also highlighted the exceptionally strong partnerships with parents, who reported that staff are attentive and keep them well informed about their child's progress.

What it's like

Children eagerly arrive and flourish in this nurturing environment, settling quickly into activities with highly attentive staff who nurture their language development exceptionally well through stories and high-quality conversations. Children explore an exciting learning environment with curiosity, making independent choices and engaging in experiences of their interest, such as building sandcastles and learning about the world around them.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per three-hour session. All fees are payable half-termly in advance.