# Babraham Nursery

Babraham Nursery is a full-day nursery at 17-18 The Close, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AQ, in Babraham, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/babraham-nursery-221547  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 17-18 The Close, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AQ
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01223 496200
- Website: https://thenursery.babraham.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221547

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 February 2022, 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/16/221547

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 221547). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221547)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221547)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221547)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 17-18 The Close, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.133839,0.211656

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Icknield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Great Abington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old Station Nursery, Granta Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-granta-park-259680) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Abington Annexe Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abington-annexe-community-childcare-2747175) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Jigsaw Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-preschool-ey479514) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Sawston Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sawston-nursery-221629) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Rosebuds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosebuds-nursery-2793479) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Whitsers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitsers-ey553885) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Babraham Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Babraham Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 17 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Babraham Nursery take?

Babraham Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Babraham Nursery?

You can call 01223 496200 and visit thenursery.babraham.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221547)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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