# Mentmore Under Fives

Mentmore Under Fives is a sessional pre-school at The Pavillion, Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2NZ, in Linslade, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mentmore-under-fives-219149  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Pavillion, Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2NZ
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 219149

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 October 2022, 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/16/219149

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 219149). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219149)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219149)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219149)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavillion, Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.912870,-0.673754

- Station: Leighton Buzzard, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Linslade Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Parsons Close Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Linslade Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Southcott Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Greenleas School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Leedon Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cedars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedars-day-nursery-ey235059) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Duckies' Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckies-learning-centre-2894669) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-playgroup-and-after-school-club-ey500433) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Aristotots Nursery School (LB)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-lb-ey482434) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey394420) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Oscar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oscar-club-511435) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mentmore Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mentmore Under Fives Good at its inspection on 4 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mentmore Under Fives take?

Mentmore Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mentmore Under Fives?

Leighton Buzzard is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219149)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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