# Buttons And Bows Pre-School

Buttons And Bows Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Sawtry Infant School, Middlefield Road, Sawtry, PE28 5SH, in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 45 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-and-bows-pre-school-ey440993  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sawtry Infant School, Middlefield Road, Sawtry, PE28 5SH
- Registered places: 45
- Ofsted URN: EY440993

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440993

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY440993). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440993)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440993)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440993)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1893890)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sawtry Infant School, Middlefield Road, Sawtry, PE28 5SH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.434904,-0.285517

- Park: St. Judiths Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawtry Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sawtry Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sawtry Village Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sawtry Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sawtry-day-nursery-221580) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Woodland Rose Day Nursery With Forestry Learning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodland-rose-day-nursery-with-forestry-learning-ey554690) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Holme Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holme-village-pre-school-221868) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Folksworth Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/folksworth-pre-school-221869) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Alconbury Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alconbury-community-pre-school-ey251575) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Jemima House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jemima-house-day-nursery-ey540805) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttons And Bows Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Buttons And Bows Pre-School was inspected on 14 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Buttons And Bows Pre-School take?

Buttons And Bows Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440993)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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