# The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited

The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited is a full-day nursery at 6B Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 7EB, in Newtown, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-joint-colleges-nursery-cambridge-limited-221578  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6B Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 7EB
- Registered places: 57
- Ofsted URN: 221578

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 November 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:

- 17 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 25 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221578

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 221578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221578)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 17 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221578)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221578)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6B Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 7EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.193016,0.119906

- Station: Cambridge, 0.7 miles
- Park: Lammas Land, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Heritage School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Faith's School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Newnham Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sancton Wood School |  | 1–16 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [University Nursery Edwinstowe Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-nursery-edwinstowe-close-ey396228) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Newnham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newnham-nursery-ey395187) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sancton Wood School, Baby Unicorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sancton-wood-school-baby-unicorns-nursery-ey536962) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-cambridge-ey544514) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Harvey Road Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harvey-road-day-nursery-ltd-ey364387) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers Montessori Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-montessori-nursery-limited-2693989) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited Good at its inspection on 17 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited take?

The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited?

Cambridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221578)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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