# Flying Start Montessori

Flying Start Montessori is a full-day nursery at Long Lane, Fowlmere, Royston, SG8 7SZ, in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 22 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Flying Start Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-montessori-2529012  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Long Lane, Fowlmere, Royston, SG8 7SZ
- Registered places: 22
- Run by: [Flying Start Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/flying-start-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2529012

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529012

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2529012). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529012)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529012)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529012)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1438797)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Long Lane, Fowlmere, Royston, SG8 7SZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.092921,0.071798

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlmere Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Thriplow CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Foxton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fowlmere Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fowlmere-playgroup-221791) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-playgroup-and-pre-school-ey547516) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Foxton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxton-pre-school-ey376520) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Hands Nursery School - Newton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-newton-ey485511) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Happy Bunnies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bunnies-nursery-school-2723522) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Happy Bunnies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bunnies-nursery-school-2886350) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Flying Start Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Flying Start Montessori was inspected on 6 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Flying Start Montessori take?

Flying Start Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs Flying Start Montessori?

Flying Start Montessori is run by Flying Start Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529012)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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