# Ickwell Pre-School

Ickwell Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Ickwell Village Hall, Ickwell Green, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9EE, in Ickwell, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ickwell-pre-school-219263  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ickwell Village Hall, Ickwell Green, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9EE
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01767 627742
- Website: http://www.ickwellpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 219263

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/16/219263

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 219263). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219263)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219263)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219263)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1173389)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ickwell Village Hall, Ickwell Green, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.096802,-0.321441

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northill CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-extended-services-ey482746) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Brambley Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambley-tots-day-nursery-ey418473) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Manor Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-farm-day-nursery-ey459718) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Smilers Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-nursery-ltd-2524061) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Sandy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-sandy-219271) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Harper's Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-ltd-ey349379) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ickwell Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ickwell Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01767 627742 and visit www.ickwellpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219263)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ickwell+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJg18k0cTLd0gRT6f80tB9pbU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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