# Melrose Pre-school Playgroup

Melrose Pre-school Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Frank Moran Centre, Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PA, in Redmoor, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 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/melrose-pre-school-playgroup-141755  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Frank Moran Centre, Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PA
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01908 642728
- Website: https://barleyhurstparkandmelrosepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 141755

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 October 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/16/141755

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1997 (Reference 141755). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141755)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141755)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141755)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Frank Moran Centre, Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.005367,-0.748293

- Station: Bletchley, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Flowers Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| White Spire School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Romans Field School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rickley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| New Chapter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Holne Chase Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn At Cold Harbour](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-cold-harbour-2556721) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buttons@abbeys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-abbeys-ey498050) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ducklings Furzton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-furzton-2776098) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kelly & Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelly-and-kids-ey540902) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Wendy House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-141769) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ducklings @ Lynmouth Crescent Furzton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-lynmouth-crescent-furzton-2888810) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Melrose Pre-school Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Melrose Pre-school Playgroup Good at its inspection on 31 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Melrose Pre-school Playgroup take?

Melrose Pre-school Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Melrose Pre-school Playgroup?

Bletchley is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Melrose Pre-school Playgroup?

You can call 01908 642728 and visit barleyhurstparkandmelrosepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141755)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Melrose+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJRxhPi0dVdkgRS-E554s_4JA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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