# Chestnut Playgroup

Chestnut Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Cathodeon Centre, Horseheath Road, Linton, CB21 4LU, in Linton, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-playgroup-221914  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cathodeon Centre, Horseheath Road, Linton, CB21 4LU
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07817 069696
- Website: https://www.chestnutplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221914

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221914

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1999 (Reference 221914). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221914)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221914)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221914)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1433074)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cathodeon Centre, Horseheath Road, Linton, CB21 4LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.097462,0.286456

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Heights Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Linton CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Granta School |  | 2–19 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Linton Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Montessori Cottage Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-cottage-nurseries-2839525) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Hands Nursery School - Linton & Bartlow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-linton-and-bartlow-ey485632) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Rosebuds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosebuds-nursery-2793479) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Abington Annexe Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abington-annexe-community-childcare-2747175) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Buttercups Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-community-pre-school-2659015) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery, Granta Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-granta-park-259680) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chestnut Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut Playgroup take?

Chestnut Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Chestnut Playgroup?

You can call 07817 069696 and visit www.chestnutplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221914)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJpblRtVdh2EcRijPO2AK7ats)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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