# The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery

The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Nash Lee Lane, Wendover, HP22 6BG, in Terrick, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shepherds-hut-outdoor-day-nursery-ey560373  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nash Lee Lane, Wendover, HP22 6BG
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01296 706565
- Website: https://www.shepherdshutdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY560373

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 19 November 2025: Ofsted report card, report card
- 8 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560373

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY560373). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560373)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560373)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560373)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 March 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1067151)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nash Lee Lane, Wendover, HP22 6BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.772583,-0.764143

- Wendover (rail): 1.0 miles
- Stoke Mandeville (rail): 1.4 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Hampden School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wendover Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Weston Turville Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Halton Community Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Chiltern Way Academy |  | 4–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Stoke Mandeville Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| John Colet School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wendover Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendover-day-nursery-2603727) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Acorns Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-kindergarten-ey486655) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Buds That Blossom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buds-that-blossom-2574427) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Wendover Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendover-pre-school-ey492862) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Jack in the Box Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-preschool-140855) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Ferns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ferns-2634281) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery was inspected on 19 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery take?

The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery?

Wendover is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery?

You can call 01296 706565 and visit www.shepherdshutdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560373)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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