# St Ives Nursery

St Ives Nursery is a full-day nursery at Eastwood House, Needingworth Road, St. Ives, PE27 5JP, in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 19 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-ives-nursery-ey553133  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Eastwood House, Needingworth Road, St. Ives, PE27 5JP
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01480 380081
- Website: http://stivesnursery.com/
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY553133

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 August 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/EY553133

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY553133). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553133)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553133)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553133)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1011548)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Eastwood House, Needingworth Road, St. Ives, PE27 5JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.325939,-0.067742

- Park: Warners Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Russett Close Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Sleep Hall Play Area, 0.5 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wheatfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Thorndown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hemingford Grey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Holywell CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Ivo Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadow Lane Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-lane-childrens-nursery-2885481) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Club 4 U Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/club-4-u-ltd-ey334239) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindred St.Ives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-st-ives-ey304740) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Needingworth Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/needingworth-community-pre-school-221822) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-day-nursery-2522419) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Houghton and Wyton Pre-School - CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-and-wyton-pre-school-cio-2807390) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Ives Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Ives Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Ives Nursery take?

St Ives Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs St Ives Nursery?

St Ives Nursery is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### How do I contact St Ives Nursery?

You can call 01480 380081 and visit stivesnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553133)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Ives+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJt9n4aFzed0gRsZfM7Jq5_1E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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