# Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school

Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Alfred Rose Community Centre, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury, HP20 2ER, in Elmhurst, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Aktiva Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aktiva-elmhurst-pre-school-2647008  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alfred Rose Community Centre, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury, HP20 2ER
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Aktiva Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aktiva-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2647008

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647008

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2647008). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647008)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647008)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647008)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1623634)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alfred Rose Community Centre, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury, HP20 2ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.826007,-0.807877

- Station: Aylesbury, 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alfred Rose Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Riverside Walk Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Pace Centre |  | 3–16 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bierton Church of England Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bearbrook Combined School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aylesbury Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aylesbury-club-2597617) | Met |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895917) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Footsteps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-pre-school-2870620) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Child First Aylesbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-aylesbury-nursery-2689125) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Child First Aylesbury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-aylesbury-pre-school-2579661) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Big Top Buckingham Park Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-top-buckingham-park-ltd-2692307) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school Good at its inspection on 2 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school take?

Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school?

Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school is run by Aktiva Nurseries Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Aktiva Elmhurst Pre-school?

Aylesbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647008)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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