# Little Downsend Ashtead

Little Downsend Ashtead is a full-day nursery at Downsend School Pre Prep Ashstead, 22 Oakfield Road, Ashtead, KT21 2RE, in Lower Ashtead, Surrey. It is registered for 65 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 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 Cognita Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-downsend-ashtead-2757977  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Downsend School Pre Prep Ashstead, 22 Oakfield Road, Ashtead, KT21 2RE
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01372 385439
- Website: https://www.downsend.co.uk/
- Run by: [Cognita Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cognita-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2757977

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 January 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/16/2757977

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2757977). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757977)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757977)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757977)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1634662)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Downsend School Pre Prep Ashstead, 22 Oakfield Road, Ashtead, KT21 2RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.313442,-0.307883

- Station: Ashtead, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ashtead Common, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Wood Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Greville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| West Ashtead Primary Academy | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Little Downsend Leatherhead |  | 0–7 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| West Hill School |  | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barnett Wood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnett-wood-pre-school-ey440673) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Flying Start Day Nursery Barnesmead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-day-nursery-barnesmead-122554) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Flying Start Day Nursery Moorlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-day-nursery-moorlands-122552) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-2803167) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [West Ashtead Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-ashtead-nursery-2875898) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Burrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-burrow-ey482804) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Downsend Ashtead's Ofsted rating?

Little Downsend Ashtead was inspected on 15 January 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 Little Downsend Ashtead take?

Little Downsend Ashtead is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Downsend Ashtead?

Little Downsend Ashtead is run by Cognita Schools Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Downsend Ashtead?

Ashtead is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Downsend Ashtead?

You can call 01372 385439 and visit www.downsend.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757977)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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