Best 3 Nursery schools in Cambridgeshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Caverstede Nursery School (Nursery) in Peterborough; Emneth Nursery School (Nursery) in Wisbech; Colleges Nursery School (Nursery) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Caverstede Nursery School, Emneth Nursery School and Colleges Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Caverstede Nursery School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Caverstede Nursery School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 0–5%; across local authorities including Peterborough, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.

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Attribute	Caverstede Nursery School PE4 6EX	Emneth Nursery School PE14 8AY	Colleges Nursery School CB4 2LD
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6EX	Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 8AY	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2LD
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Mar 2024	1 25 Jun 2019	1 15 Jan 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Peterborough (874)	Norfolk (926)	Cambridgeshire (873)
Website	www.caverstede.peterborough.sch.uk	www.emneth-nur.norfolk.sch.uk	www.colleges.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone	01733571742	01945582401	01223712168
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Caverstede Nursery School

PE4 6EX

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE4 6EX
Ofsted: 1 14 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Peterborough (874)
Website: www.caverstede.peterborough.sch.uk
Telephone: 01733571742

Emneth Nursery School

PE14 8AY

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE14 8AY
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Norfolk (926)
Website: www.emneth-nur.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01945582401

Colleges Nursery School

CB4 2LD

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB4 2LD
Ofsted: 1 15 Jan 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.colleges.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01223712168

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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