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Sawston Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Tannery Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3UW · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
68 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Sawston Nursery focuses on providing a stimulating, secure, and safe atmosphere where each child receives excellent childcare and education. The nursery is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and inclusive practices, tailoring its approach to meet each child's individual needs.

The Head of Nursery, Tina, works closely with a dedicated and qualified team to ensure that children are at the forefront of the Early Years Foundation Stage planning. Sawston Nursery welcomes new families and offers tours by appointment for those considering a place, with availability for September 2026 intake for children born after September 1st, 2025.

The nursery actively participates in community events like the Sawston Fun Run, highlighting its strong village ties and commitment to togetherness and well-being. They also celebrate various cultural festivals such as Diwali, engaging children in age-appropriate activities like making decorations and listening to stories to foster an understanding of diverse traditions and values.

Our ethos

Our ethos at Sawston Nursery is to provide a safe, stimulating and secure environment where we strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children. We aim to achieve the best possible outcomes for each child’s individual needs whilst working in partnership with parents/carers. The Early Years Foundation Stage seeks to provide equality of opportunity and inclusive practice. At Sawston Nursery, we ensure that every child is included and supported.

What it's like

Children excitedly come into nursery and are greeted by smiling practitioners. They are strongly supported by a dedicated team, who prioritise children's needs. The environment sparks children's curiosity as they explore and endeavour to find out about the world.

Community engagementInclusive practiceEYFS focused

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for public holidays and one week at Christmas.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2001

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sawston Nursery

Last inspected 3 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children excitedly come into nursery and are greeted by smiling practitioners. They are strongly supported by a dedicated team, who prioritise children's needs. The environment sparks children's curiosity as they explore and endeavour to find out about the world.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very well prepared for their next steps in education, and this is evident in the feedback received from both parents and other settings.
  • Practitioners are highly motivated, and the well-being of staff is of high priority to the leadership team.
  • Children are excited to look at what is in the bag and discover a torch.
  • Children explore making gingerbread men using play dough, following a favourite story.
  • Mealtimes are an excellent social learning occasion, created by practitioners in an unhurried way.
Inspection #10305498 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make rapid progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinator provides highly supportive care to both children and families. The nursery liaises with a diverse range of outside professionals, who provide focused help and support.

Outdoor space

Children have the freedom of indoor and outdoor spaces that include snug areas with plentiful books and cushions for rest. The resources outside encourage lots of opportunities for children to climb, balance and take risks.

Parent Reviews of Sawston Nursery

5.0
(5)
Jane Frost
9 years ago

My son is now 16. He still has friends he went to Sawston Nursery with...and what is more a lot if the staff who looked after him are still there. They obviously love their job and it shows in the care they give. They still ask me how we are and are interested to know. Excellent nursery.

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Farah Agha
2 years ago

It’s not easy to get space in the nursery as it’s the best in the area. The staff is very trained and competent. My child has been going there since he was a baby and I am happy with the care and education provided. Highly recommend it but good luck with waiting list

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Michael Cook
5 years ago

My son loves going to nursery - and is particularly fond of the staff who do an amazing job. Very communicative and provide lots of different activities for him.

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Tash R
5 years ago

Everyday our son is excited to go to Sawston Nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2004

  • February 2024Outstanding
  • January 2024Outstanding
  • March 2018Good
  • February 2018Good
  • September 2014Good
  • August 2014Good
  • August 2011Outstanding
  • November 2007Good
  • November 2004Good

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