# The Big Top Nursery

The Big Top Nursery is a full-day nursery at 74c High Street, Waddesdon, AYLESBURY, HP18 0JD, in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-big-top-nursery-ey465545  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 74c High Street, Waddesdon, AYLESBURY, HP18 0JD
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: EY465545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 October 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/EY465545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY465545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465545)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465545)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465545)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 74c High Street, Waddesdon, AYLESBURY, HP18 0JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.845827,-0.923898

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Waddesdon Estate, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddesdon Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Waddesdon Church of England School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey357026) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Gumboots And Roots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gumboots-and-roots-pre-school-2543653) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Big Top - Roman Park Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-top-roman-park-ltd-2857225) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [The Little Firefly Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-2557622) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Berryfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berryfields-day-nursery-2707032) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Stone & Fairford Leys Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-and-fairford-leys-childcare-limited-2693011) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Big Top Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Big Top Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Big Top Nursery take?

The Big Top Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465545)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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