# Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley

Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley is a full-day nursery at Madingley Pre-Preparatory School, Cambridge Road, Madingley, Cambridge, CB23 8AH, in Madingley, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Stephen Perse Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-madingley-2593842  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Madingley Pre-Preparatory School, Cambridge Road, Madingley, Cambridge, CB23 8AH
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01223 346150
- Website: http://stephenpersenurseries.com/
- Run by: [The Stephen Perse Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-stephen-perse-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: 2593842

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 May 2022, 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/16/2593842

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2020 (Reference 2593842). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593842)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593842)
- 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/16/2593842)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Madingley Pre-Preparatory School, Cambridge Road, Madingley, Cambridge, CB23 8AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.222619,0.045121

- Playground: Madingley Parish Council Playground, 0.1 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: 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Coton Day Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coton-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2560330) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hardwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardwick-pre-school-221797) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Eddington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eddington-nursery-ey562870) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Girton Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girton-village-day-nursery-2806567) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Girton Cottontails Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girton-cottontails-preschool-2659139) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [University of West Cambridge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-west-cambridge-day-nursery-ey396219) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley Outstanding at its inspection on 17 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley take?

Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley?

Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley is run by The Stephen Perse Foundation, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley?

You can call 01223 346150 and visit stephenpersenurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593842)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stephen+Perse+Cambridge+Early+Years+-+Madingley&query_place_id=ChIJLZss06d32EcRbmOtN4hJZh0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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