# Orchard School & Nursery

Orchard School & Nursery is a full-day nursery at Higham Road, Barton le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LT, in Barton-le-Clay, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 100 children. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-school-and-nursery-ey350158  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Higham Road, Barton le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LT
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01582 882054
- Website: https://www.orchardschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY350158

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2007 (Reference EY350158). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350158)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350158)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350158)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Higham Road, Barton le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.974313,-0.421951

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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard School & Nursery |  | 0–9 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ramsey Manor Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Arnold Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barton-le-Clay Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barton-le-clay-pre-school-ey406810) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Silsoe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silsoe-pre-school-ey536936) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Puddleducks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-ey549141) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gravenhurst-and-villages-pre-school-ey396049) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Harlington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlington-village-pre-school-2821419) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey434658) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Orchard School & Nursery take?

Orchard School & Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Orchard School & Nursery?

You can call 01582 882054 and visit www.orchardschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350158)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Orchard+School+and+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJo4FAHfJLdkgRisc9GckXAsA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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