# Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School is a full-day nursery at Bridge Street, Whaddon, Royston, SG8 5SQ, in Whaddon, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Partou UK Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-bumpkins-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2635075  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bridge Street, Whaddon, Royston, SG8 5SQ
- Registered places: 73
- Phone: 01223 208777
- Website: https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/bumpkins-day-nursery-pre-school
- Run by: [Partou UK Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/partou-uk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2635075

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 July 2023, 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/16/2635075

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2635075). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635075)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635075)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635075)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bridge Street, Whaddon, Royston, SG8 5SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.095654,-0.032125

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meldreth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Bassingbourn Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-bumpkins-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2635037) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bassingbourn pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bassingbourn-pre-school-2590623) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-melbourn-ey485624) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Melbourn Playgroup And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melbourn-playgroup-and-out-of-school-club-ey553639) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Eden House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eden-house-day-nursery-ltd-2818173) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Mother Goose Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-pre-school-ey556015) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School Outstanding at its inspection on 4 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School take?

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### Who runs Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School?

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School is run by Partou UK Limited, which runs 16 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School?

Meldreth is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School?

You can call 01223 208777 and visit partou.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635075)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Partou+Bumpkins+Day+Nursery+%26+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJ0_PVIdvVd0gRC2ubodVUU4E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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