# Hardwick Pre-School

Hardwick Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Limes Road, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7RE, in Hardwick, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 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 has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardwick-pre-school-221797  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Limes Road, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7RE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01954 212823
- Website: https://hardwick-preschool.chessck.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221797

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 March 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/16/221797

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1992 (Reference 221797). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221797)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221797)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221797)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 June 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1433345)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Limes Road, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.213755,0.011155

- Park: St Mary's POS, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Egremont Road Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Caldecote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Meridian Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Caldecote Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caldecote-preschool-2671272) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-madingley-2593842) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Comberton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/comberton-playgroup-ey560381) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Coton Day Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coton-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2560330) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Foxes Bridge Farm Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxes-bridge-farm-nursery-and-pre-school-2678192) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Bar Hill Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bar-hill-preschool-cio-2813416) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hardwick Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Hardwick Pre-School was inspected on 6 March 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 Hardwick Pre-School take?

Hardwick Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hardwick Pre-School?

You can call 01954 212823 and visit hardwick-preschool.chessck.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221797)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hardwick+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJhdB3Ot132EcRHvWr21XYStY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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