# Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School

Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Orchard Close, Gravenhurst, BEDFORD, MK45 4JF, in Upper Gravenhurst, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gravenhurst-and-villages-pre-school-ey396049  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Orchard Close, Gravenhurst, BEDFORD, MK45 4JF
- Registered places: 27
- Ofsted URN: EY396049

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 March 2022, 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/EY396049

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference EY396049). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396049)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396049)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396049)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Orchard Close, Gravenhurst, BEDFORD, MK45 4JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.009378,-0.379993

- 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravenhurst Academy | Primary | 5–9 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Shillington Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Campton Academy | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddleducks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-ey549141) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledglings-2752289) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Silsoe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silsoe-pre-school-ey536936) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Family Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-family-tree-day-nursery-ey489726) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Clophill Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clophill-pre-school-ey469136) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-and-the-mighty-oaks-2782674) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 3 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School take?

Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396049)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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