# Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool

Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool is a full-day nursery at St. Ives Road, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3ET, in West End, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 103 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silks-farm-nursery-school-and-preschool-2638123  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Ives Road, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3ET
- Registered places: 103
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2638123

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638123

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2638123). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638123)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638123)
- Registered places: 103 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638123)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1683424)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Ives Road, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.377024,-0.024947

## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Somersham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitehall School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehall-school-nursery-ey449864) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Parkhall Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkhall-pre-school-ltd-2645061) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Brambles Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-childcare-ey560545) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Meadow View Farm Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-view-farm-day-nursery-ltd-2801109) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Earith PreSchool 7](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earith-preschool-7-221818) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Warboys Underfives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warboys-underfives-pre-school-221832) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool take?

Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 103 children at any one time.

### Who runs Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool?

Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited, which runs 56 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638123)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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