# Duxford Preschool

Duxford Preschool is a sessional pre-school at c/o Duxford C Of E Community Primary School, St Johns Street, Cambridge, CB22 4RA, in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duxford-preschool-ey500863  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: c/o Duxford C Of E Community Primary School, St Johns Street, Cambridge, CB22 4RA
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01223 830459
- Website: http://www.duxfordpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500863

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 March 2024, 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/EY500863

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY500863). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500863)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500863)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500863)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 March 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1433058)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Duxford C Of E Community Primary School, St Johns Street, Cambridge, CB22 4RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.093691,0.153711

- Station: Whittlesford Parkway, 0.9 miles
- Park: Brewery Field Community Green Space, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| William Westley Church of England VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitsers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitsers-ey553885) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crocus-early-years-hinxton-hall-nursery-ey136664) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kids R Us Sanger](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-r-us-sanger-2692201) | Met |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Sawston Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sawston-nursery-221629) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Jigsaw Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-preschool-ey479514) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-playgroup-and-pre-school-ey547516) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Duxford Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Duxford Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 25 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Duxford Preschool take?

Duxford Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Duxford Preschool?

Whittlesford Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Duxford Preschool?

You can call 01223 830459 and visit www.duxfordpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500863)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Duxford+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ--RG4Y982EcRoejJHBfmJ8k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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