# Oakley Kindergarten

Oakley Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Chapel Pound, Oakley, MK43 7RQ, in Oakley, Bedford. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakley-kindergarten-2769629  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chapel Pound, Oakley, MK43 7RQ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01234 826452
- Website: https://www.oakleykindergarten.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2769629

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769629

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2769629). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769629)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769629)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769629)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1683978)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chapel Pound, Oakley, MK43 7RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.174284,-0.522524

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Bromham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Lincroft Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clapham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapham-pre-school-219204) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bromham Holiday Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bromham-holiday-fun-club-2590358) | Met |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Fishes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-2659558) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Almonds Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almonds-pre-school-219184) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Puddleduck Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleduck-nursery-school-ey346123) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-ey236804) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oakley Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Oakley Kindergarten was inspected on 23 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Oakley Kindergarten take?

Oakley Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Oakley Kindergarten?

You can call 01234 826452 and visit www.oakleykindergarten.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769629)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=oakley+kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJa46YAoywd0gRpEaTFUtOjd0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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