# Buttons@abbeys

Buttons@abbeys is a sessional pre-school at Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PS, in Redmoor, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 (November 2026). It is run by Buttons Preschools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-abbeys-ey498050  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PS
- Registered places: 36
- Run by: [Buttons Preschools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buttons-preschools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY498050

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498050

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2016 (Reference EY498050). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498050)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498050)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498050)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1002428)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.001669,-0.740100

- Station: Bletchley, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Flowers Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Church Green Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: West Bletchley Sensory Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Flowers Park Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| White Spire School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rickley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Knowles Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Knowles Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holne Chase Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Melrose Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-pre-school-playgroup-141755) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kelly & Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelly-and-kids-ey540902) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Acorn At Cold Harbour](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-cold-harbour-2556721) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Palace Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-palace-day-nursery-ey341118) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-preschool-holne-chase-ey473036) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ducklings Furzton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-furzton-2776098) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttons@abbeys's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttons@abbeys Outstanding at its inspection on 14 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttons@abbeys take?

Buttons@abbeys is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Buttons@abbeys?

Buttons@abbeys is run by Buttons Preschools Limited, which runs 14 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Buttons@abbeys?

Bletchley is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498050)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buttons+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJD99YkGJVdkgR5Odi6FSFB8o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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