Colleges Nursery School

URN: 110597 • Cambridge CB4 2LD

Overview

Name
Colleges Nursery School
URN
110597
Type
Local authority nursery school
Phase
Nursery
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ruth Holman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01223712168
Website
Visit
Address
Campkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LD

Summary

Colleges Nursery School, located in Cambridge, is a local authority nursery school catering to 84 mixed-gender pupils aged two to four years. The school operates from 8.45 am to 3.45 pm and offers 15 hours of government-funded education for all three and four-year-olds, with the possibility of an additional 15 hours for eligible working parents. The nursery prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and secure, as highlighted by its 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted following the December 2018 inspection.

The curriculum at Colleges Nursery School is centred around learning through play, ensuring that children engage with their peers and develop essential social skills. Attendance is encouraged as it plays a crucial role in helping children adapt to school routines and build relationships. The school emphasizes the importance of regular attendance and timely arrival to foster a positive start to each session.

Colleges Nursery School has a long-standing history of over 100 years in delivering exceptional early years education. The school collaborates with other nursery schools in Cambridgeshire and beyond, reinforcing its commitment to high-quality provision and community engagement. Parents are encouraged to communicate with staff regarding any attendance concerns to ensure their child's successful experience at nursery.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
2 - 5
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
84
Boys
35
Girls
49
FSM %
0.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 84 35 49 0.00
2024-09-11 85 42 43 3.70
2023-09-11 105 62 43 13.20
2022-09-11 105 62 43 13.20
2021-09-11 76 43 33 4.00
2020-09-11 112 50 62 0.00

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