# Ducklings Shenley Brook End

Ducklings Shenley Brook End is a full-day nursery at Grathwaite Pavillion, Grathwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7AX, in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Ducklings Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-shenley-brook-end-2538395  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grathwaite Pavillion, Grathwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7AX
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07833 764919
- Website: http://ducklingspreschool.co.uk/shenley-brook-end
- Run by: [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ducklings-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2538395

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538395

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2538395). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538395)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538395)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538395)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grathwaite Pavillion, Grathwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.012188,-0.789884

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shenley Wood Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oxley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Meadow School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oxley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Glastonbury Thorn School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Howe Park School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey285200) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Acorn at Westcroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-westcroft-ey447038) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mini Monsters Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-monsters-preschool-ltd-ey555201) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery Shenley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-shenley-ey542266) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mini Monsters Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-monsters-preschool-ltd-ey431118) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-ey393354) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings Shenley Brook End's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings Shenley Brook End Good at its inspection on 23 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings Shenley Brook End take?

Ducklings Shenley Brook End is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ducklings Shenley Brook End?

Ducklings Shenley Brook End is run by Ducklings Limited, which runs 14 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ducklings Shenley Brook End?

Milton Keynes Central is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ducklings Shenley Brook End?

You can call 07833 764919 and visit ducklingspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538395)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Preschool+Shenley+Brook+End&query_place_id=ChIJ2zLBa9j_dkgROBslVZyxlz8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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