# Harrold Preschool

Harrold Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Harrold Lower School Site, The Green, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DB, in Harrold, Bedford. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrold-preschool-ey482171  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Harrold Lower School Site, The Green, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01234 414706
- Website: http://harroldpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY482171

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 December 2021, 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/EY482171

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY482171). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482171)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482171)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482171)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harrold Lower School Site, The Green, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.200840,-0.610133

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harrold-Odell Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrold Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Carlton CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Turvey Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/turvey-pre-school-playgroup-219100) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-sharnbrook-ey550865) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Lavendon Pavilion Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavendon-pavilion-pre-school-ey463628) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Birches Nursery in Olney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-nursery-in-olney-2652558) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Oakley Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakley-kindergarten-2769629) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Wollaston and Strixton Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wollaston-and-strixton-preschool-ey390774) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harrold Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harrold Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harrold Preschool take?

Harrold Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Harrold Preschool?

You can call 01234 414706 and visit harroldpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482171)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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