# Circle Centre

Circle Centre is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Middle Claydon, Buckingham, MK18 2ET, in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 10 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/circle-centre-ey462850  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Middle Claydon, Buckingham, MK18 2ET
- Registered places: 10
- Ofsted URN: EY462850

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 July 2025, 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/EY462850

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2013 (Reference EY462850). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462850)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462850)
- Registered places: 10 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462850)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/370063)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Middle Claydon, Buckingham, MK18 2ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.926500,-0.953049

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Claydon Park, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Claydon Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Padbury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/padbury-pre-school-ey462062) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Treehouse Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehouse-pre-school-ey358828) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Schorne Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schorne-pre-school-140860) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Gumboots And Roots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gumboots-and-roots-pre-school-2543653) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [S4A Group Ltd @ Lace Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4a-group-ltd-lace-hill-2678668) |  |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Running Rabbits Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/running-rabbits-day-nursery-limited-2707475) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Circle Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Circle Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 14 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Circle Centre take?

Circle Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 10 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462850)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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