# HopeWorks Creche (Shefford)

HopeWorks Creche (Shefford) is a sessional pre-school at Shefford Baptist Church, 4 Bedford Road, SHEFFORD, SG17 5DJ, in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 28 children. It is run by HopeWorks Uk (Bedford).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopeworks-creche-shefford-2870240  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Shefford Baptist Church, 4 Bedford Road, SHEFFORD, SG17 5DJ
- Registered places: 28
- Run by: [HopeWorks Uk (Bedford)](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hopeworks-uk-bedford)
- Ofsted URN: 2870240

## 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 2870240). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870240)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870240)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870240)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shefford Baptist Church, 4 Bedford Road, SHEFFORD, SG17 5DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.041453,-0.335572

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shefford Millenium Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shefford Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Campton Academy | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Clifton All Saints Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Southill Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-and-the-mighty-oaks-2782674) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Family Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-family-tree-day-nursery-ey489726) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Best Nursery (Shefford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-shefford-ey436585) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ey468971) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Splat Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/splat-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey557213) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Owlets Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owlets-preschool-ey244757) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

HopeWorks Creche (Shefford) is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs HopeWorks Creche (Shefford)?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870240)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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