# Applecroft Pre-School

Applecroft Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Applecroft Road, Luton, LU2 8BB, in Stopsley, Luton. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applecroft-pre-school-ey477000  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Applecroft Road, Luton, LU2 8BB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07985 765665
- Website: http://www.applecroftpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY477000

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 July 2024, 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/EY477000

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY477000). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477000)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477000)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477000)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Applecroft Road, Luton, LU2 8BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.901904,-0.385636

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ross Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: New Wandon Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wandon park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stopsley Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Luton there are about 4.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putteridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Someries Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lady Zia Wernher School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stopsley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Putteridge Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/putteridge-community-nursery-ey312393) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Oak Tree Kindergarten Ltd (Ashcroft Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-kindergarten-ltd-ashcroft-road-105253) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ashcroft and Ramridge Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashcroft-and-ramridge-community-nursery-2834616) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Wigmore Church and Community Under Fives Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wigmore-church-and-community-under-fives-pre-school-105233) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-ey547634) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mini Scholars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-scholars-2817895) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Applecroft Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Applecroft Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Applecroft Pre-School take?

Applecroft Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Applecroft Pre-School?

Luton is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Applecroft Pre-School?

You can call 07985 765665 and visit www.applecroftpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477000)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Applecroft+preschool&query_place_id=ChIJb7D3g_9JdkgRLeHAGIq2rtk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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