# Best Nursery (Shefford)

Best Nursery (Shefford) is a full-day nursery at Best House, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5QS, in Clifton, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Bedfordshire East Schools Trust Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-shefford-ey436585  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Best House, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5QS
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01462 815637
- Website: http://www.bestnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bedfordshire East Schools Trust Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bedfordshire-east-schools-trust-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY436585

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2022, 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/EY436585

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY436585). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436585)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436585)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436585)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1548735)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Best House, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.037859,-0.317451

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shefford Millenium Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton All Saints Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Shefford Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Campton Academy | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Henlow Church of England Academy | Secondary | 9–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [HopeWorks Creche (Shefford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopeworks-creche-shefford-2870240) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-and-the-mighty-oaks-2782674) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Family Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-family-tree-day-nursery-ey489726) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Splat Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/splat-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey557213) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ey468971) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Owlets Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owlets-preschool-ey244757) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Best Nursery (Shefford)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Best Nursery (Shefford) Good at its inspection on 12 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Best Nursery (Shefford) take?

Best Nursery (Shefford) is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Best Nursery (Shefford)?

Best Nursery (Shefford) is run by Bedfordshire East Schools Trust Nurseries Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Best Nursery (Shefford)?

You can call 01462 815637 and visit www.bestnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436585)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BEST+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJUaCUxyvLd0gRnUTPu3XITT0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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