# Herons' Preschool Waterbeach

Herons' Preschool Waterbeach is a sessional pre-school at Building 2 (Former Barracks Site), Off Denny End Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9PA, in Denny End, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/herons-preschool-waterbeach-2674419  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Building 2 (Former Barracks Site), Off Denny End Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9PA
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01223 863245
- Website: http://www.heronspreschoolwaterbeach.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2674419

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 May 2024, 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/16/2674419

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2674419). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674419)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674419)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674419)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Building 2 (Former Barracks Site), Off Denny End Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.273381,0.189173

- Station: Waterbeach, 0.8 miles
- Park: Merton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Waterbeach Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbeach Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Waterbeach Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterbeach-community-playgroup-221774) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-ey469586) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Beach Babies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-babies-ey285216) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Cygnets Milton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cygnets-milton-pre-school-ey491073) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Chestnut @ Cottenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cottenham-2645545) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Ladybird Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-pre-school-221886) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Herons' Preschool Waterbeach's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Herons' Preschool Waterbeach Outstanding at its inspection on 24 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Herons' Preschool Waterbeach take?

Herons' Preschool Waterbeach is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Herons' Preschool Waterbeach?

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

### How do I contact Herons' Preschool Waterbeach?

You can call 01223 863245 and visit www.heronspreschoolwaterbeach.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674419)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Herons%27+Preschool+Waterbeach&query_place_id=ChIJk512pXJx2EcReNyvkhXtYc8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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