# The Anchor Nursery and Preschool

The Anchor Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Kings Ripton Lodge, Kings Ripton, Huntingdon, PE28 2NH, in Kings Ripton, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-anchor-nursery-and-preschool-2602184  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kings Ripton Lodge, Kings Ripton, Huntingdon, PE28 2NH
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01487 773162
- Website: https://www.theanchornursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/golden-apples-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2602184

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 May 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.

Inspection history:

- 12 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 16 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602184

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2602184). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602184)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602184)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602184)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1619962)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kings Ripton Lodge, Kings Ripton, Huntingdon, PE28 2NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.378392,-0.154711

## 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 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisies Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisies-montessori-nursery-school-2671275) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ey500684) | Requires improvement |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Sallowbush Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sallowbush-preschool-2706005) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Vantage Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vantage-park-day-nursery-ey540937) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [RAFAKidz Wyton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafakidz-wyton-2843323) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Mother Goose Corner Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-corner-nursery-ey426104) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Anchor Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Anchor Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 12 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Anchor Nursery and Preschool take?

The Anchor Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Anchor Nursery and Preschool?

The Anchor Nursery and Preschool is run by Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Anchor Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01487 773162 and visit www.theanchornursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602184)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Anchor+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJj1pr7iPnd0gRl6K2aWdHgLI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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