# Hightown Pre-School

Hightown Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Hightown Methodist Church, 47 High Town Road, LUTON, LU2 0BW, in High Town, Luton. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hightown-pre-school-ey478827  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hightown Methodist Church, 47 High Town Road, LUTON, LU2 0BW
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07870 808005
- Ofsted URN: EY478827

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 July 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/EY478827

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY478827). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478827)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478827)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478827)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hightown Methodist Church, 47 High Town Road, LUTON, LU2 0BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.884442,-0.412439

- Station: Luton, 0.2 miles
- 32 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bell's Close, 0.2 miles
- Park: People's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hat Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Moor, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pope's Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Bell's Close Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Luton there are about 4.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Richmond Hill School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wenlock CofE Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chapel Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Crawley Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blooming Wild ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-wild-ltd-2652342) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Mall Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mall-nursery-and-creche-105261) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Training Depot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/training-depot-day-nursery-ey340049) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mini Stars Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-stars-childcare-ltd-ey396927) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mini Steps Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-steps-daycare-nursery-2668585) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Junior Activity Scheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/junior-activity-scheme-ey477670) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hightown Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hightown Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hightown Pre-School take?

Hightown Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hightown Pre-School?

Luton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hightown Pre-School?

You can call 07870 808005.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478827)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hightown+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJK0ccRk9IdkgRYeNH49yIbEg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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