# Little Owls Pre-School

Little Owls Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Icknield Primary School, Birdsfoot Lane, LUTON, LU3 2JB, in Limbury, Luton. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-pre-school-ey413535  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Icknield Primary School, Birdsfoot Lane, LUTON, LU3 2JB
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: EY413535

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 2024, 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/EY413535

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2010 (Reference EY413535). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413535)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413535)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413535)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/941316)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Icknield Primary School, Birdsfoot Lane, LUTON, LU3 2JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.906890,-0.434489

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Limbury Mead, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS, 0.2 miles
- Park: Limbury Mead POS, 0.4 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| William Austin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| William Austin Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Warden Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Denbigh Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/denbigh-nursery-2890025) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Strong Tower Pre-School limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-tower-pre-school-limited-2724473) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Greenside Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenside-community-nursery-ey547390) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-105213) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Peoples Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peoples-nursery-ey418500) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Learning Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-stars-nursery-2496791) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Owls Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Owls Pre-School Good at its inspection on 3 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Owls Pre-School take?

Little Owls Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Owls Pre-School?

Leagrave is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413535)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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