Best Nurseries in Saffron Walden
27 nurseries in Saffron Walden — 5 Outstanding, 10 Good
Ofsted ratings in Saffron Walden
27
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
10
Good
12
Not yet rated
St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, SAFFRON WALDEN
Dame Bradbury's School, Saffron Walden
Dame Bradbury School, Saffron Walden
Great Sampford Cp School, Saffron Walden
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Saffron Walden
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 Saffron Walden?
Saffron Walden has 27 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 10 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Saffron Walden are rated Outstanding or Good?
56% of nurseries in Saffron Walden are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Saffron Walden?
This page lists all 27 nurseries in Saffron Walden sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.