A nursery in Cambridge has achieved a ‘strong standard’ rating in all areas by Ofsted in their latest inspection

A Cambridge nursery where children “flourish and thrive” has been praised by inspectors in its latest Ofsted report. Edwinstowe Close Day Nursery in Cambridge has been rated as “strong standard” in all areas after their latest inspection in January 2026.

The nursery, which provides care and education for children aged from three months to five years, offers a “walm and welcoming environment” to ensure each individual child’s needs are prioritised.

The report, published today (March 30), said that the school has a “highly ambitious curriculum” and learning is “incredibly well sequenced so that new knowledge builds on previous learning”.

The report said: “Leaders and staff work tirelessly to ensure that children’s emotional and physical health is developed extremely well. All rooms have family books and photos to help support a genuine sense of belonging.”

Inspectors found that children “flourish and thrive in this nurturing and welcoming nursery” and “develop warm and trusting relationships with staff, who know them incredibly well.” Consequently, “they learn, develop and achieve very well”.

The report found that “babies learn and practise focus during activities” and “older children are expressive with impressive language skills”.

Edwinstowe Close Manager, Fran Harris said: “We are delighted with the outcome of our recent inspection, securing strong standard gradings in every area. This is an incredible reflection of the hard work, teamwork, and commitment shown by our staff each and every day. We are hugely proud of this achievement and remain focused on providing the very best for our children and families.”

“Children demonstrate extremely high levels of independence, with older children being completely self-sufficient at mealtimes”, the report said.

Additionally, staff support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and work with parents to ensure children receive support. The report said: “Parents speak glowingly of the dedication of staff and leaders to ensuring children feel heard, supported and valued.”

Staff model gentleness, kindness and enthusiasm for learning and in return children respond positively to this and “behaviour throughout is generally exemplary.”

To improve, in their next steps, Ofsted asked leaders and those responsible for governance to “sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards” and “focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities”.