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Histon Early Years Centre

South Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LLNurseryAges 1–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
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About Histon Early Years Centre

Histon Early Years Centre is a state nursery in South Cambridgeshire, part of the Cambridgeshire local authority. It is one of seven nurseries in the LA, and only three of those hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated nursery is Colleges Nursery School, 2.8 kilometres away. Histon itself is rated Good overall, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent graded inspection in 2022 and its previous inspection in 2015. The school serves 107 children aged from one to five, making it a relatively small setting. Headteacher Karen Scott leads a team that has earned particular praise for personal development, which was judged Outstanding in the 2022 inspection. The school’s facilities include an art studio, outdoor playground, gymnasium, library, sensory room and a chapel, and it offers swimming and dance as part of its sports provision, alongside an art club.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range1 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNew School Road, Histon Early Years, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LL
HeadteacherKaren Scott
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils107
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

SwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Art Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: histon.cambs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Histon Early Years Centre

Histon Early Years Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.