# Clarence House Barns Ely

Clarence House Barns Ely is a full-day nursery at 175 - 179 High Barns, ELY, CB7 4RJ, in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 46 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-barns-ely-ey451670  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 175 - 179 High Barns, ELY, CB7 4RJ
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01353 667819
- Website: http://www.chdn.co.uk/nursery/ely/
- Run by: [Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/clarence-house-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY451670

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 2022, 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/EY451670

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY451670). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451670)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451670)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451670)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 175 - 179 High Barns, ELY, CB7 4RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.406284,0.271254

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 46 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highfield Ely Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| King's Ely |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cathedral View Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-ltd-2627520) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare - Central](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-central-2767953) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-ely-2841206) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Maltings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maltings-day-nursery-ey389853) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Club Ely Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-club-ely-ltd-ey559880) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-ely-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491997) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clarence House Barns Ely's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clarence House Barns Ely Good at its inspection on 10 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clarence House Barns Ely take?

Clarence House Barns Ely is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Clarence House Barns Ely?

Clarence House Barns Ely is run by Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 16 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Clarence House Barns Ely?

Ely is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Clarence House Barns Ely?

You can call 01353 667819 and visit www.chdn.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451670)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clarence+House+Day+Nursery+Ely&query_place_id=ChIJeZ1kWJ4T2EcRfbSA9KQveyM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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