# Clarence House Papworth

Clarence House Papworth is a full-day nursery at Elm Way, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RY, in Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-papworth-2555121  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elm Way, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RY
- Registered places: 77
- Phone: 01480 700680
- Website: http://www.chdn.co.uk/nursery/papworth/
- Run by: [Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/clarence-house-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2555121

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 April 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/16/2555121

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2555121). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555121)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555121)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555121)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elm Way, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.250669,-0.119961

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papworth Hall School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Pendragon Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Elsworth CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childrens Ark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-ark-day-nursery-2603004) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Elsworth Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elsworth-pre-school-2533218) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bluebell Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-day-care-ltd-2503341) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kindred Cambourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-cambourne-2688822) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Cambourne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cambourne-pre-school-ey456077) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Ladybird Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-day-nursery-2522419) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clarence House Papworth's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clarence House Papworth Good at its inspection on 8 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clarence House Papworth take?

Clarence House Papworth is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### Who runs Clarence House Papworth?

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

### How do I contact Clarence House Papworth?

You can call 01480 700680 and visit www.chdn.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555121)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clarence+House+Day+Nursery+Papworth&query_place_id=ChIJ4SIZosDbd0gRVetodEzTtfs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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