# Ashdon Childrens Nursery

Ashdon Childrens Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hill Farm, Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2ET, in Ashdon, Essex. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashdon-childrens-nursery-ey500473  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hill Farm, Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2ET
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 07305 093286
- Website: http://ashdonchildrensnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500473

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500473

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY500473). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500473)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500473)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500473)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/478419)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hill Farm, Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.052468,0.314180

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Ashdon Recreation Ground, 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 Essex there are about 2.9 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 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Hands Nursery School - Linton & Bartlow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-linton-and-bartlow-ey485632) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-dame-bradburys-2553123) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Chestnut Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-playgroup-221914) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Saffron Walden Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saffron-walden-nursery-school-650123) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Montessori Cottage Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-cottage-nurseries-2839525) |  |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Saffron Walden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-saffron-walden-ey396540) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashdon Childrens Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashdon Childrens Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 3 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashdon Childrens Nursery take?

Ashdon Childrens Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ashdon Childrens Nursery?

You can call 07305 093286 and visit ashdonchildrensnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500473)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashdon+Childrens+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ1YWBLb1h2EcRoqQFgbJvib4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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