# Little Pilgrims

Little Pilgrims is a full-day nursery at Pilgrims Pre Preparatory School, Brickhill Drive, BEDFORD, MK41 7QZ, in Putnoe, Bedford. It is registered for 155 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2013, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pilgrims-ey453343  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pilgrims Pre Preparatory School, Brickhill Drive, BEDFORD, MK41 7QZ
- Registered places: 155
- Ofsted URN: EY453343

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 April 2013, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453343

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY453343). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453343)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2013). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453343)
- Registered places: 155 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453343)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/86974)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pilgrims Pre Preparatory School, Brickhill Drive, BEDFORD, MK41 7QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.150488,-0.460254

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bedford Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Waveney Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brickhill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Scott Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hazeldene School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Hills Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Castle Newnham School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [All Nations Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-nations-pre-school-ey472061) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bedford Greenacre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedford-greenacre-nursery-2597789) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Creative Sports Coaching at Hazeldene Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-sports-coaching-at-hazeldene-primary-school-2842777) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Aristotots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-219230) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-ey236804) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lavenders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavenders-day-nursery-219220) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Pilgrims's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Pilgrims Outstanding at its inspection on 17 April 2013, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Pilgrims take?

Little Pilgrims is registered with Ofsted for up to 155 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Pilgrims?

Bedford is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453343)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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