# Wendens Ambo Pre School

Wendens Ambo Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, Royston Road, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JX, in Wendens Ambo, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendens-ambo-pre-school-ey493025  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, Royston Road, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07543 651343
- Website: http://wendensambopreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY493025

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493025

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY493025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493025)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493025)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493025)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/732556)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Royston Road, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.005558,0.205667

- Station: Audley End, 0.1 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Essex there are about 2.9 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Semar Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Saffron Walden County High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crocus Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crocus-early-years-centre-ey219409) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Newport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-newport-ey357571) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Newport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-newport-ey497380) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Meadows Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-montessori-ey407996) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-montessori-pre-school-ey372721) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-nursery-community-interest-company-ey430811) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wendens Ambo Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wendens Ambo Pre School Good at its inspection on 21 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wendens Ambo Pre School take?

Wendens Ambo Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wendens Ambo Pre School?

Audley End is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wendens Ambo Pre School?

You can call 07543 651343 and visit wendensambopreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493025)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wendens+Ambo+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJVUme9RGI2EcRvg_Wlf3GmVA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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