# Great Holm Pre-School

Great Holm Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 87 Kensington Drive, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AY, in Great Holm, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-holm-pre-school-141778  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 87 Kensington Drive, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AY
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01908 566459
- Website: http://www.greatholmpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 141778

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 May 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/16/141778

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1996 (Reference 141778). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141778)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141778)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141778)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/141485)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 87 Kensington Drive, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.034029,-0.793766

- Station: Milton Keynes Central, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lodge Lake, 0.2 miles
- Park: Loughton Valley Linear Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Loughton Valley Linear Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Balance beam, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton Manor First School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holmwood School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Two Mile Ash School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Loughton School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ashbrook School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 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) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Two Mile Ash Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/two-mile-ash-pre-school-2663524) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nurtureville Nursery Loughton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtureville-nursery-loughton-ey554816) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Buttons@ Shenley Church End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-shenley-church-end-2811682) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Small Wonders Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-pre-school-141780) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery Shenley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-shenley-ey542266) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ducklings Bradwell Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-bradwell-village-2781807) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Great Holm Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Great Holm Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Great Holm Pre-School take?

Great Holm Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Great Holm Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Great Holm Pre-School?

You can call 01908 566459 and visit www.greatholmpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141778)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Great+Holm+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ5VrWExYAd0gR2bmmtSV_BfU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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