# Harper's Nursery School Ltd

Harper's Nursery School Ltd is a full-day nursery at Station Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NX, in Blunham, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 98 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-ltd-ey349379  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Station Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NX
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 01767 641499
- Website: http://www.harpersnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY349379

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 November 2021, 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/EY349379

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2007 (Reference EY349379). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349379)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349379)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349379)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/450561)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Station Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.143456,-0.320682

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Donne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Moggerhanger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Maple Tree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Laburnum Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Robert Peel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Sandy Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-farm-day-nursery-ey459718) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Sandy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-sandy-219271) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Smilers Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-nursery-ltd-2524061) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Willingtots Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willingtots-preschool-219266) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Ickwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ickwell-pre-school-219263) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-extended-services-ey482746) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harper's Nursery School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harper's Nursery School Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 11 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harper's Nursery School Ltd take?

Harper's Nursery School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Harper's Nursery School Ltd?

You can call 01767 641499 and visit www.harpersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349379)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Harpers+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJnVC_exzJd0gRfvVsYUIDF2o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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