# Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup

Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Sports Field, Caxton Road, Great Gransden, Sandy, SG19 3BG, in Great Gransden, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-gransden-pre-school-playgroup-ey271973  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Sports Field, Caxton Road, Great Gransden, Sandy, SG19 3BG
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01767 677040
- Website: http://greatgransdenplaygroup.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY271973

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 May 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/EY271973

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2003 (Reference EY271973). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271973)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271973)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271973)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Sports Field, Caxton Road, Great Gransden, Sandy, SG19 3BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.190994,-0.134284

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenfields-day-nursery-221635) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bluebell Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-day-care-ltd-2503341) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Hands Nursery School - Bourn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-bourn-ey485635) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Kindred Cambourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-cambourne-2688822) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Children's Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-montessori-nursery-2870413) |  |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Cambourne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cambourne-pre-school-ey456077) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 26 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup take?

Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01767 677040 and visit greatgransdenplaygroup.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271973)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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