# Waterbeach Community Playgroup

Waterbeach Community Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Playhouse, School Grounds, High Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9JU, in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterbeach-community-playgroup-221774  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Playhouse, School Grounds, High Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9JU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01223 440769
- Website: http://www.waterbeachplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221774

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, 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/16/221774

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 221774). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221774)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221774)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221774)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1433051)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Playhouse, School Grounds, High Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.269137,0.192385

- Station: Waterbeach, 0.5 miles
- Park: Merton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Waterbeach Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbeach Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Herons' Preschool Waterbeach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/herons-preschool-waterbeach-2674419) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-ey469586) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Beach Babies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-babies-ey285216) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Cygnets Milton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cygnets-milton-pre-school-ey491073) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-cambridge-science-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-221633) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Chestnut @ Cottenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cottenham-2645545) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Waterbeach Community Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Waterbeach Community Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Waterbeach Community Playgroup take?

Waterbeach Community Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Waterbeach Community Playgroup?

Waterbeach is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Waterbeach Community Playgroup?

You can call 01223 440769 and visit www.waterbeachplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221774)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waterbeach+Community+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ05r9lf1x2EcRmZjW_uRNTQA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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