# Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)

Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) is a full-day nursery at Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1RQ, in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 91 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crocus-early-years-hinxton-hall-nursery-ey136664  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1RQ
- Registered places: 91
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY136664

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 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/EY136664

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY136664). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136664)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136664)
- Registered places: 91 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136664)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.082644,0.185254

- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids R Us Sanger](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-r-us-sanger-2692201) | Met |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Chesterfords Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chesterfords-community-preschool-ey430960) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Duxford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duxford-preschool-ey500863) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Whitsers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitsers-ey553885) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Sawston Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sawston-nursery-221629) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 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 Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) Good at its inspection on 17 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) take?

Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) is registered with Ofsted for up to 91 children at any one time.

### Who runs Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)?

Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)?

Great Chesterford is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136664)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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