# Sawston Nursery

Sawston Nursery is a full-day nursery at Tannery Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3UW, in Sawston, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sawston-nursery-221629  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tannery Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3UW
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01223 472018
- Website: http://www.sawstonnursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: 221629

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 January 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/16/221629

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2000 (Reference 221629). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221629)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221629)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221629)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1432985)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tannery Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3UW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.116990,0.173321

- Station: Whittlesford Parkway, 1.0 miles
- Park: Orchard Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Orchard Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mill Lane Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Pampisford Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bellbird Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Icknield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| William Westley Church of England VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Duxford Church of England Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Sawston Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jigsaw Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-preschool-ey479514) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whitsers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitsers-ey553885) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Duxford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duxford-preschool-ey500863) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Babraham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/babraham-nursery-221547) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery, Granta Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-granta-park-259680) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crocus-early-years-hinxton-hall-nursery-ey136664) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sawston Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sawston Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 3 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sawston Nursery take?

Sawston Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sawston Nursery?

Whittlesford Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sawston Nursery?

You can call 01223 472018 and visit www.sawstonnursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221629)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sawston+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_Y55TUN72EcR_A3CXdb-PRo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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