# Ditton Lodge Nursery

Ditton Lodge Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Ditton Lodge Community Primary School, St Johns Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 8BL, in Woodditton, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ditton-lodge-nursery-2571710  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ditton Lodge Community Primary School, St Johns Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 8BL
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01638 354252
- Website: https://dittonlodgenursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2571710

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2022, 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/16/2571710

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2571710). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571710)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571710)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571710)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/336241)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ditton Lodge Community Primary School, St Johns Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 8BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.237369,0.409529

- Station: Newmarket, 0.1 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Hall Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Fairstead House |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Louis Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Paddocks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Laureate Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Newmarket Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [All Saints Under Fives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-under-fives-pre-school-ey497517) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Clip Clop Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clip-clop-day-nursery-ey410405) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [A1 Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a1-fun-club-ey496061) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Class Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-preschool-2660103) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fairstead House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairstead-house-nursery-ey543855) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Colourbox Montessori School, Newmarket](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-newmarket-ey471137) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ditton Lodge Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ditton Lodge Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ditton Lodge Nursery take?

Ditton Lodge Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ditton Lodge Nursery?

Newmarket is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ditton Lodge Nursery?

You can call 01638 354252 and visit dittonlodgenursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571710)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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