# Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club

Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club is a full-day nursery at Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ, in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Fordfield House Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-house-nursery-and-after-school-club-219075  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ
- Registered places: 80
- Run by: [Fordfield House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fordfield-house-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 219075

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 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/16/219075

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 219075). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219075)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219075)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219075)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/450559)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.023794,-0.520983

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Russell Lower School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Templefield Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Alameda Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College | Secondary | 13–18 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-forest-pre-school-ampthill-ey541389) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey550755) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Flitwick Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flitwick-day-nursery-ey486612) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey463599) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Fordfield Nursery Ltd Ruxox House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-nursery-ltd-ruxox-house-ey366384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Squirts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirts-pre-school-ey484457) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club Good at its inspection on 20 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club take?

Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club?

Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club is run by Fordfield House Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club?

Flitwick is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219075)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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