# Chestnut @ Cottenham

Chestnut @ Cottenham is a full-day nursery at Cottenham Nursery, Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TA, in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cottenham-2645545  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cottenham Nursery, Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TA
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01954 250744
- Website: https://www.chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/cottenham
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2645545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 July 2023, 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/16/2645545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2645545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645545)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645545)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645545)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cottenham Nursery, Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.287394,0.117862

- Park: The Moat, 0.3 miles
- Park: Milenium Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: Broad Lane Amenity Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cottenham Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybird Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-pre-school-221886) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Cambridge Westwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-cambridge-westwick-ey294872) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Northstowe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northstowe-nursery-2818415) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Beach Babies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-babies-ey285216) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Ladybirds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-2819713) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Owls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-2530904) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chestnut @ Cottenham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut @ Cottenham Outstanding at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut @ Cottenham take?

Chestnut @ Cottenham is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chestnut @ Cottenham?

Chestnut @ Cottenham is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### How do I contact Chestnut @ Cottenham?

You can call 01954 250744 and visit www.chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645545)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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