Nurseries in Cambridge
156 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Cambridge centre — 15 Outstanding, 47 Good
Ofsted ratings in Cambridge
156
Total nurseries
15
Outstanding
47
Good
1
Inadequate
93
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Cambridge
12-13 Regent Terrace, Cambridge
St. Albans Catholic Primary School, Cambridge
Sancton Wood School, CAMBRIDGE
Sancton Wood School, CAMBRIDGE
Heritage School, Cambridge
St. Pauls C of E School, CAMBRIDGE
St. Johns College School, CAMBRIDGE
St. John's College School, Cambridge
Wolfson Court, Cambridge
26 Barton Road, Cambridge
Edwinstowe Close, Cambridge
1 Salisbury Villas, Cambridge
8 Grange Road, Cambridge
67a Milton Road, CAMBRIDGE
Chesterton Community College, CAMBRIDGE
Milton Road Primary School, Cambridge
4a Millington Road, CAMBRIDGE
The Signal Box Centre. 82, Cambridge
St. Faiths School, CAMBRIDGE
Ross Street Community Centre, CAMBRIDGE
Mayfield Primary School, Cambridge
Mayfield Primary School, Cambridge
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
13th Scouts Group Building, Cambridge
St. Philips C of E Primary School, CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership, Cambridge
8 Charles Babbage Road, CAMBRIDGE
St. Georges Church Hall, Cambridge
Ridgefield Primary School, Cambridge
Chesterton Primary School, Cambridge
Eddington Nursery, Cambridge
University Of Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge
St. Laurence Catholic Primary School, Cambridge
Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Orchard Park Cp School, CAMBRIDGE
Shirley Infants School & Childrens Centre, Cambridge
Queen Edith Cp School, CAMBRIDGE
319 Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge
1st Floor Frank Lee Centre, Cambridgeshire
Amenities Hub, Cambridge
Robinson Way, CAMBRIDGE
Trumpington Park Primary School, Cambridge
Trumpington Park Primary School, Cambridge
The Netherhall School, Cambridge
Marleigh Primary School, Cambridge
Fieldstead Barn, Cambridge
Cherry Hinton Primary School, Cambridge
Cherry Hinton Primary School, Cambridge
Fen Ditton Cp School, CAMBRIDGE
Trumpington Meadows Primary School, Cambridge
Trumpington Meadows Primary School, Cambridge
Colville Cp School, Cambridge
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School, Cambridge
Girton Glebe Primary School, Cambridge
Girton Glebe Primary School, Cambridge
Girton Village Day Nursery, Cambridge
Coton C of E Community Primary School, Cambridge
Barton Church of England (VA) Primary School, Barton
Histon & Impington Junior School, Cambridge
Camlife, Cambridge
Madingley Pre-Preparatory School, Cambridge
Histon and Impington Infant School, Histon
Great & Little Shelford C of E Primary School, Great Shelford
Hauxton Primary School, Cambridge
Westwick Farm, Cambridge
Haslingfield Endowed School, Cambridge
The Methodist Church, Cambridge
The Waterbeach Playhouse, Cambridge
Waterbeach CP School, Cambridge
Cottenham Sports Centre Cottenham Village College, Cambridge
Cambridge County Council, Cambridge
Cottenham Village Hall, Cottenham
Northstowe Secondary College, Cambridge
Icknield Primary School, Cambridge
The Bellbird Primary School, Sawston
31 Church Street, Cambridge
Bottisham Primary School, CAMBRIDGE
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Cambridge
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Cambridge?
We found 156 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Cambridge centre, of which 15 are rated Outstanding and 47 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Cambridge are Outstanding or Good?
40% of nurseries near Cambridge centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Cambridge?
This page lists nurseries near Cambridge centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Cambridge for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Cambridge?
Yes — many nurseries in Cambridge offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.