# Downside Pre-School

Downside Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Downside Pre-School, Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4AS, in Downside, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downside-pre-school-2652352  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Downside Pre-School, Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4AS
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01582 660833
- Website: http://downsidepreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2652352

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 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/16/2652352

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2652352). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652352)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652352)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652352)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1173431)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Downside Pre-School, Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.880124,-0.502324

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Priory Academy | All-through | 9–16 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ardley Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Watling Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Stannard School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hadrian Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Christophers Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Steps at St Georges School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-at-st-georges-school-ey297718) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [AJJ'S Nurseries T/A Bizzie Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ajjs-nurseries-t-a-bizzie-bees-ey447951) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Linden House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-house-nursery-ey103054) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Diamond Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diamond-days-nursery-2782648) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Seabrook Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seabrook-day-nursery-105266) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Lewsey Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lewsey-nursery-ey462141) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Downside Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Downside Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01582 660833 and visit downsidepreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652352)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Downside+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ87zFPBZPdkgR-rI40ypCUSA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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