# Eaton Socon Pre-School

Eaton Socon Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 38a Queens Gardens, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8DN, in Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eaton-socon-pre-school-ey545190  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 38a Queens Gardens, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8DN
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01480 406047
- Website: https://eatonsoconpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY545190

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 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/EY545190

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY545190). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545190)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545190)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545190)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/341361)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 38a Queens Gardens, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.222642,-0.291593

- Park: Riverside Park, 0.4 miles
- 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Crosshall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Crosshall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Eynesbury CofE C Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Middlefield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Winhills Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-st-neots-nursery-and-pre-school-ey456700) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cracker Jacks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cracker-jacks-day-nursery-ltd-2820164) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Montagu Square Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montagu-square-day-nursery-221620) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees St Neots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-st-neots-ey316231) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery Preschool St Neots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-preschool-st-neots-ey352820) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery St Neots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-st-neots-ey352812) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Eaton Socon Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Eaton Socon Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Eaton Socon Pre-School take?

Eaton Socon Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Eaton Socon Pre-School?

You can call 01480 406047 and visit eatonsoconpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545190)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Eaton+Socon+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ5dC9iXfGd0gRkW3MdP4_-HQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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