# Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe

Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe is a full-day nursery at 2 Station Road, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EB, in Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 85 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Ashridge Care Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashridge-day-nursery-pitstone-and-ivinghoe-2783794  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Station Road, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EB
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01296 250023
- Website: https://www.ashridgedaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Ashridge Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashridge-care-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2783794

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783794

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2783794). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783794)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783794)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783794)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1782562)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Station Road, Ivinghoe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.836332,-0.629907

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ivinghoe Green, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmead School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Cheddington Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Marsworth Church of England Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Windmill Pre-School Ivinghoe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-pre-school-ivinghoe-2880098) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Buttons@Cheddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-cheddington-2797645) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Windmill Pre-School Marsworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-pre-school-marsworth-2880105) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Marmalade Cat Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-marmalade-cat-day-nursery-ey420405) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Pendley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pendley-day-nursery-2605167) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Forget-me-nots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forget-me-nots-pre-school-ey342712) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe's Ofsted rating?

Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe was inspected on 15 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe take?

Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe?

Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe is run by Ashridge Care Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Ashridge Day Nursery Pitstone and Ivinghoe?

You can call 01296 250023 and visit www.ashridgedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783794)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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