# Bunyan Playgroup

Bunyan Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Kempton West Methodist Church, High Street, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AL, in Kempston, Bedford. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunyan-playgroup-219101  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kempton West Methodist Church, High Street, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AL
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07944 630369
- Website: http://www.bunyan-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 219101

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 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/16/219101

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1996 (Reference 219101). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219101)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219101)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219101)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kempton West Methodist Church, High Street, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.115624,-0.503168

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kempston Riverside Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Great Denham Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cryselco Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bedford there are about 3.6 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greys Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Rivertree Free School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ridgeway School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Grange Academy |  | 5–18 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-cio-2833461) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey481079) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-kempston-rural-limited-ey493693) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Lodge Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-playgroup-ey369948) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Warren Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warren-childcare-centre-2591542) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Habitat PreSchool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/habitat-preschool-ltd-ey378237) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bunyan Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bunyan Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bunyan Playgroup take?

Bunyan Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bunyan Playgroup?

Kempston Hardwick is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bunyan Playgroup?

You can call 07944 630369 and visit www.bunyan-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219101)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bunyan+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJr96BRF2xd0gRZrA8Ks13SCQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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