# Footsteps Nursery School

Footsteps Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Biddenham Turn, Biddenham, BEDFORD, MK40 4AZ, in Biddenham, Bedford. It is registered for 52 children. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-school-2829587  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Biddenham Turn, Biddenham, BEDFORD, MK40 4AZ
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01234 262743
- Website: http://www.footstepsnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2829587

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2829587). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2829587)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2829587)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2829587)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/50337)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Biddenham Turn, Biddenham, BEDFORD, MK40 4AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.138522,-0.498032

- Station: Bedford, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Biddenham Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St James' CofE Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Great Denham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Debbie's Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/debbies-day-care-ltd-ey433736) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Blue Orkids @ Queens Park Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-orkids-queens-park-community-nursery-2733407) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jumping Jacks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-childcare-ey301221) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toybox Great Denham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-great-denham-ey462893) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Two](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-two-ey381322) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bedford-ey562269) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Footsteps Nursery School take?

Footsteps Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Footsteps Nursery School?

Bedford is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Footsteps Nursery School?

You can call 01234 262743 and visit www.footstepsnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2829587)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footsteps+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJT4DfDiWxd0gRWApDsmBnRjo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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