# Highfield House Nursery

Highfield House Nursery is a full-day nursery at 100 Galley Lane, Milton Keynes, MK17 9AA, in Newton Longville, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Aktiva Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-house-nursery-ey545595  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 100 Galley Lane, Milton Keynes, MK17 9AA
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01525 261872
- Website: http://www.highfieldhousenursery.com/
- Run by: [Aktiva Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aktiva-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY545595

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 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/EY545595

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY545595). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545595)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545595)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545595)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/946483)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 100 Galley Lane, Milton Keynes, MK17 9AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.980868,-0.702561

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Waterhall Park, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Premier Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Water Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bishop Parker Catholic School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| High Ash Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Knowles Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Knowles Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Newton Leys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bletchley Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bletchley-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey553978) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-preschool-fern-grove-ey536356) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Eaton Mill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eaton-mill-nursery-ey319429) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Ashes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ashes-pre-school-140859) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Fenny Stratford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-fenny-stratford-ey549195) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Bletchley preschool including cuddles nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bletchley-preschool-including-cuddles-nursery-2666014) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Highfield House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Highfield House Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Highfield House Nursery take?

Highfield House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Highfield House Nursery?

Highfield House Nursery is run by Aktiva Nurseries Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Highfield House Nursery?

Fenny Stratford is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Highfield House Nursery?

You can call 01525 261872 and visit www.highfieldhousenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545595)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highfield+House+Day+Nursery+and+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ1XvM1l9UdkgR2sir6zPxy0E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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