# HopeWorks Creche (Bedford)

HopeWorks Creche (Bedford) is a sessional pre-school at Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3EU, in Bedford. It is registered for 41 children. It is run by HopeWorks Uk (Bedford).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopeworks-creche-bedford-2870241  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3EU
- Registered places: 41
- Run by: [HopeWorks Uk (Bedford)](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hopeworks-uk-bedford)
- Ofsted URN: 2870241

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2026 (Reference 2870241). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870241)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870241)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870241)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.136823,-0.465211

- Station: Bedford St Johns, 0.5 miles
- Station: Bedford, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary's Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Russell Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Castle Newnham School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cauldwell School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Shackleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aristotots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-219230) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lavenders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavenders-day-nursery-219220) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey217012) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bedford Greenacre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedford-greenacre-nursery-2597789) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Polam School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polam-school-nursery-2871398) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-219241) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can HopeWorks Creche (Bedford) take?

HopeWorks Creche (Bedford) is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs HopeWorks Creche (Bedford)?

HopeWorks Creche (Bedford) is run by HopeWorks Uk (Bedford), which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to HopeWorks Creche (Bedford)?

Bedford St Johns is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870241)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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