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Grove Road Pre-school # Grove Road Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · Grove Wood Primary School, Grove Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8UA · Essex Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Grove Road Pre-school, established in September 1992 as Grove Nursery Group, operates as a community pre-school situated within the grounds of Grove Wood Primary School. In 2011, the pre-school moved into a purpose-built facility, offering expansive indoor and outdoor environments that are comprehensively equipped to support the individual and developmental requirements of children. The pre-school is registered with the local Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership and the Early Years Alliance, ensuring adherence to current developments in early childhood education. Regularly inspected by OFSTED, Grove Road Pre-school received a "good" rating in its most recent inspection in January 2020. The institution provides care and education for children ranging from two and a half to five years of age. It is a registered charity and emphasises a collaborative approach, actively involving parents in the pre-school community and in fundraising efforts, recognising their crucial role in their child's education and overall pre-school operations. The pre-school is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education, fostering a stimulating and safe environment, and promoting equality and diversity, ensuring each child receives personalised attention and support for their learning journey. 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Fees are payable half-termly in advance. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8.15am until 3.30pm Age range 2.5-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Grove Road Pre-school Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407891 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290237)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417014) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=grove-road-pre-school-ss6-8ua-ey417014) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Grove Road Pre-school Last inspected 25 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Leaders design a curriculum that builds precisely on what children can do and how to move them on in their learning effectively. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make excellent progress. - Leaders are passionate and inspirational, demonstrating deep dedication in their roles and ensuring a secure key-person system. - Children explore the outdoors freely, accessing a woodland area and learning about the world around them. - Partnerships with parents and carers are exceptionally strong. Inspection #10407891 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290237) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that they are kept well informed about their children's progress. > They share that staff are attentive from the settling-in process to ensure that children's individual needs are met. > Parents report that they receive regular communication and key persons share information about their children's progress regularly. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have extensive knowledge and identify when children might be at risk of falling behind in their learning, taking swift action to close gaps. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make excellent progress, working with external professionals to ensure targeted strategies. Outdoor space Children enjoy plenty of exercise and fresh air. They explore the outdoors freely, accessing a woodland area and learning about the world around them. Children play on a tyre swing and collect leaves and conkers, with staff teaching them how to keep safe outdoors. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025 Date: May 2011 - September 2025 Outstanding - January 2020 Good - March 2016 Good - May 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Grove Road Pre-school ### What outdoor space does Grove Road Pre-school use? ### Where is Grove Road Pre-school located? ### How many places does Grove Road Pre-school have? ### What do parents say about Grove Road Pre-school? ## Nearby day nurseries in Rayleigh Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Grove Road Pre-school. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Toad Hall Day Nursery and Pre School Rayleigh · SS6 7PE 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/toad-hall-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ss6-7pe-2827281) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Eastwood Community Early Years Leigh on Sea · SS9 5AQ ](/nursery/eastwood-community-early-years-ss9-5aq-ey555930) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Kindred Rayleigh Rayleigh · SS6 7JQ 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-rayleigh-ss6-7jq-402033) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Clever Clogs At Westerings Hockley · SS5 4NZ ](/nursery/clever-clogs-at-westerings-ss5-4nz-ey485221) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Rascals Childcare Rayleigh · SS6 9HP 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/rascals-childcare-limited-ss6-9hp-ey299101) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Jelly Beans Montessori Open Air Pre-School At Hockley Primary School Hockley · SS5 4UR ](/nursery/jelly-beans-montessori-open-air-pre-school-at-hockley-primary-school-ss5-4ur-ey552359) [See all nurseries in Rayleigh →](/search?q=Rayleigh) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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