# Fairstead House Nursery

Fairstead House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Fairstead House School, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AA, in Newmarket, Suffolk. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairstead-house-nursery-ey543855  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fairstead House School, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AA
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 01638 662318
- Website: http://www.fairsteadhouse.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY543855

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 July 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/EY543855

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY543855). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543855)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543855)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543855)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1718706)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fairstead House School, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.249460,0.407518

- Station: Newmarket, 0.8 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Severals, 0.1 miles
- Park: Memorial Hall Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | under 0.1 miles |
| Fairstead House |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 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) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Paddocks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 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 | 1.0 miles |
| Newmarket Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [A1 Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a1-fun-club-ey496061) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Clip Clop Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clip-clop-day-nursery-ey410405) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [All Saints Under Fives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-under-fives-pre-school-ey497517) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Colourbox Montessori School, Newmarket](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-newmarket-ey471137) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [First Class Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-preschool-2660103) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [A1 Fun Club @ Paddocks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a1-fun-club-paddocks-2830803) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fairstead House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fairstead House Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 18 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fairstead House Nursery take?

Fairstead House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fairstead House Nursery?

Newmarket is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fairstead House Nursery?

You can call 01638 662318 and visit www.fairsteadhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543855)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fairstead+House+School+and+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMzU7CgFC2EcR_4I_OkloOQM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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