# Heath Barn Preschool

Heath Barn Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX, in Heath and Reach, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heath-barn-preschool-ey426495  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01525 237172
- Website: http://www.hbpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY426495

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 July 2025, 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/EY426495

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2011 (Reference EY426495). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426495)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426495)
- 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/EY426495)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.945913,-0.660268

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rushmere Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards CE Academy | Primary | 5–9 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Heathwood Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Dovery Academy | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| High Ash Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Vandyke Upper School | Secondary | 13–18 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leighton Buzzard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leighton-buzzard-ey561636) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Ashes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ashes-pre-school-140859) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bumblebees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumblebees-pre-school-2862768) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Aristotots Nursery School (LB)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-lb-ey482434) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey394420) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-playgroup-and-after-school-club-ey500433) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Heath Barn Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Heath Barn Preschool Good at its inspection on 8 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Heath Barn Preschool take?

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

### How do I contact Heath Barn Preschool?

You can call 01525 237172 and visit www.hbpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426495)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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