# Smiths Children

Smiths Children is a full-day nursery at St. Lukes Church, Victoria Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 3DZ, in Arbury, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiths-children-ey437969  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Lukes Church, Victoria Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 3DZ
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01223 301047
- Website: http://www.smithschildren.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY437969

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 March 2022, 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/EY437969

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY437969). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437969)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437969)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437969)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1473824)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Lukes Church, Victoria Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 3DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.215876,0.116333

- Park: Alexandra Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jesus Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Midsummer Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: The Parklet, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Castle School, Cambridge |  | 2–19 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Park Street CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Arbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Milton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mayfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| OA - Cambridge |  | 5–16 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's College School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Cambridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-cambridge-2688828) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-cambridge-milton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-2797644) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Under Fives Roundabout](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/under-fives-roundabout-ey379489) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Arbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arbury-preschool-2742207) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wolfson-court-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey301066) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Butterfly Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-day-nursery-221567) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smiths Children's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smiths Children Good at its inspection on 30 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smiths Children take?

Smiths Children is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Smiths Children?

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

### How do I contact Smiths Children?

You can call 01223 301047 and visit www.smithschildren.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437969)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smiths+Children+Montessori+-+Nursery+School+Cambridge&query_place_id=ChIJe_kkRQBn2EcRNlYhQ4VGH5U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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