Barracudas (Upminster)
Coopers Co and Coborn School, Upminster RM14 3HS
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The available information suggests Barracudas in Upminster may suit children who enjoy holiday camps and physical activities. Participants may experience a welcoming environment with experienced staff offering swimming, sports, and structured courses like Dance Fusion and Swim School.
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Energetic Mover
The programme incorporates swimming lessons through the swim school, sports, motor sports, and dance fusion, ensuring children remain active and energised throughout the day.
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Physical Skill Builder
Participants engage in a wide variety of activities designed to promote physical skills and fitness, alongside structured learning pathways integrated into the timetable through targeted courses.
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Structured learning pathways are integrated into the timetable with dedicated support from experienced and well-regarded staff providing guidance during specialised courses.
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Official Ofsted information
- Ofsted URN
- 118594
- Provider status
- Active
- Provider type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises — Out-of-school day care
- Registered places
- 90.0
- Out-of-school inspection
- Met
- Inspection date
- 2025-07-30
- Safeguarding effective
- Yes
- Ofsted data date
- 2025-12-31
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About this club
Barracudas in Upminster is located at Coopers Co and Coborn School, Upminster RM14 3HS in the Havering council area. According to the provider website, the camp offers school holiday activities for children aged 4 to 14 years. The published Google rating for this provider is 4.8 out of 5 from 5 published Google reviews.
Official Ofsted records confirm the provider name is Barracudas (Upminster) with URN 118594. The Ofsted provider type is childcare on non-domestic premises, operating as out-of-school day care with active status since registration on April 9, 2001. The latest Ofsted out-of-school inspection took place on July 30, 2025, resulting in a 'Met' outcome.
Ofsted inspectors confirmed that safeguarding was effective during the most recent inspection. The setting is registered with the London Ofsted region under the Havering local authority, providing 90 registered places. The site features outstanding facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, supporting a range of over 80 activities including drama, play sessions, and sports.
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Check my child's compatibilitySpecialised Skills Builder courses are also available at the site, which include Discovery Squad, Dance Fusion, Motor Mania, and Swim School. Standard camp hours run from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with optional Early & Late Clubs extending the schedule from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Located just 1.2 miles from Upminster Station with easy access to the M25, the venue is designed to be convenient for commuting parents.
Parents can choose between Flex and Non-Flex booking options to accommodate changing holiday and childcare plans. Review themes reported by Ofsted indicate that children arrive happy, stay very engaged in play, and state that they love coming to the camp. Ofsted also noted that staff are enthusiastic and fun, and that children demonstrate they feel happy, safe, and secure.
The provider can be contacted via telephone at 01480 467567 or through their official website at https://www.barracudas.co.uk/camps/upminster/.
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