# Olney Pre-School

Olney Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Olney Centre, High Street, OLNEY, MK46 4EF, in Olney, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olney-pre-school-141861  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Olney Centre, High Street, OLNEY, MK46 4EF
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01234 240042
- Website: https://www.olneypreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 141861

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141861

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1997 (Reference 141861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141861)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141861)
- 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/16/141861)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/114803)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Olney Centre, High Street, OLNEY, MK46 4EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.156809,-0.701826

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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Middle School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Olney Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Olney Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olney-nursery-school-141849) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-emberton-2663416) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Birches Nursery in Olney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-nursery-in-olney-2652558) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Lavendon Pavilion Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavendon-pavilion-pre-school-ey463628) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Turvey Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/turvey-pre-school-playgroup-219100) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Harrold Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrold-preschool-ey482171) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Olney Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Olney Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Olney Pre-School take?

Olney Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Olney Pre-School?

You can call 01234 240042 and visit www.olneypreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141861)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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