What did Ofsted judge King's Hedges Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged King's Hedges Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend King's Hedges Nursery School?

King's Hedges Nursery School has 31 pupils on roll.

What are King's Hedges Nursery School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 79% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does King's Hedges Nursery School take?

King's Hedges Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 4.

Where is King's Hedges Nursery School located?

King's Hedges Nursery School is located in Cambridge, CB4 2HU, Cambridgeshire.

What is the largest ethnic background at King's Hedges Nursery School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.6% of pupils at King's Hedges Nursery School are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

King's Hedges Nursery School: Ofsted & Fees 2026

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King's Hedges Nursery School

StateNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Northfield Avenue, CB4 2HU Website 01223518330

Verified from official sources

GoodMar 2023

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Jun 2013

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Ages2 - 4

Pupils31

GoodMar 2023

Ages2 - 4

Pupils31

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Jun 2013 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

63.0% of capacity (397 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

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Type

Nursery School

Age Range

2 - 4

Children on roll

Registration

Active

Manager

Miss Sarah Merritt

Deprivation (IMD)

Decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)

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Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

13 responses · 19.1% of parents

Responses from Sep 2023 to Sep 2024

My child is happy at this schoolPro

My child feels safe at this schoolPro

Pupils are well behavedPro

The school communicates wellPro

Concerns are dealt with properlyPro

Decisions put the child firstPro

The right support to learnPro

SEND support is rightPro

Bullying was dealt withPro

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough Comparison100% of parents would recommend — above the borough average

School Capacity397 pupils on roll — 63.0% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaKing's Hedges · Cambridge · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileWell above LA average

Crimes per month 100

Cambridgeshire peer median: 18 per month

12-month total1,200

Top categories

Violent crime

456 (38%)

Anti-social behaviour

199 (17%)

Criminal damage / arson

101 (8%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 794 Cambridgeshire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)10

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m23

Nearest site130m

Includes1 public parks, 4 playing fields, 10 play spaces, 7 sports facilities

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 48.1 dB daytime, peaking at 59.8 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	11.1 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Inspection: Mar 2023Results: 2024-25Profile updated: Apr 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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King's Hedges Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge King's Hedges Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged King's Hedges Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend King's Hedges Nursery School?: King's Hedges Nursery School has 31 pupils on roll.
What are King's Hedges Nursery School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 79% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does King's Hedges Nursery School take?: King's Hedges Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 4.
Where is King's Hedges Nursery School located?: King's Hedges Nursery School is located in Cambridge, CB4 2HU, Cambridgeshire.
What is the largest ethnic background at King's Hedges Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.6% of pupils at King's Hedges Nursery School are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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King's Hedges Nursery School

StateNursery School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

Northfield Avenue, CB4 2HU Website 01223518330

Verified from official sources

GoodMar 2023

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Jun 2013

View full report

Ages2 - 4

Pupils31

GoodMar 2023

Ages2 - 4

Pupils31

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Jun 2013 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

63.0% of capacity (397 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

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Type

Nursery School

Age Range

2 - 4

Children on roll

Registration

Active

Manager

Miss Sarah Merritt

Deprivation (IMD)

Decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)

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Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

13 responses · 19.1% of parents

Responses from Sep 2023 to Sep 2024

My child is happy at this schoolPro

My child feels safe at this schoolPro

Pupils are well behavedPro

The school communicates wellPro

Concerns are dealt with properlyPro

Decisions put the child firstPro

The right support to learnPro

SEND support is rightPro

Bullying was dealt withPro

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough Comparison100% of parents would recommend — above the borough average

School Capacity397 pupils on roll — 63.0% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaKing's Hedges · Cambridge · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileWell above LA average

Crimes per month 100

Cambridgeshire peer median: 18 per month

12-month total1,200

Top categories

Violent crime

456 (38%)

Anti-social behaviour

199 (17%)

Criminal damage / arson

101 (8%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 794 Cambridgeshire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)10

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m23

Nearest site130m

Includes1 public parks, 4 playing fields, 10 play spaces, 7 sports facilities

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 48.1 dB daytime, peaking at 59.8 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	11.1 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Inspection: Mar 2023Results: 2024-25Profile updated: Apr 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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Greenspace Nearby

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Greenspace Nearby

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