# Fordham Preschool

Fordham Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 1a Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NL, in Fordham, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordham-preschool-2715996  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1a Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NL
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01638 724183
- Website: https://www.fordhampreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2715996

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/16/2715996

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2715996). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715996)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715996)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715996)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/336227)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1a Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.312048,0.395962

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Isleham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/isleham-pre-school-221894) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Soham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/soham-playgroup-ey389687) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Wombatz Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wombatz-ltd-2526408) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Willows Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-daycare-nursery-221551) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-251670) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Red Robins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-robins-day-nursery-2631537) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Fordham Preschool Good at its inspection on 6 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fordham Preschool take?

Fordham Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Fordham Preschool?

You can call 01638 724183 and visit www.fordhampreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715996)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fordham+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJK1oKb9FB2EcRt_ANLkCHz2g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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