# Clavering & Arkesden Preschool

Clavering & Arkesden Preschool is a full-day nursery at Clavering And Arkesden Preschool, Stortford Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4PE, in Clavering, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clavering-and-arkesden-preschool-ey489569  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clavering And Arkesden Preschool, Stortford Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4PE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01799 550380
- Website: https://www.claveringarkesdenpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY489569

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, 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/EY489569

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY489569). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489569)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489569)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489569)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clavering And Arkesden Preschool, Stortford Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.963511,0.142741

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clavering Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pelham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelham-pre-school-127815) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Newport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-newport-ey357571) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Newport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-newport-ey497380) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Wendens Ambo Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendens-ambo-pre-school-ey493025) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Ugley Duckling Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ugley-duckling-preschool-2836886) |  |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Apple Barn Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-barn-pre-school-ey548191) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clavering & Arkesden Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clavering & Arkesden Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clavering & Arkesden Preschool take?

Clavering & Arkesden Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Clavering & Arkesden Preschool?

You can call 01799 550380 and visit www.claveringarkesdenpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489569)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clavering+%26+Arkesden+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJEwlATl-G2EcRKGDS8jDbn6w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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