# Polam School Nursery

Polam School Nursery is a full-day nursery at Polam School, 45 Lansdowne Road, BEDFORD, MK40 2BU, in Queen's Park, Bedford. It is registered for 125 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polam-school-nursery-2871398  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Polam School, 45 Lansdowne Road, BEDFORD, MK40 2BU
- Registered places: 125
- Phone: 01234 261864
- Website: https://www.polamschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2871398

## 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 January 2026 (Reference 2871398). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871398)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871398)
- Registered places: 125 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871398)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1974541)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Polam School, 45 Lansdowne Road, BEDFORD, MK40 2BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.140670,-0.476901

- Station: Bedford, 0.3 miles
- Station: Bedford St Johns, 0.9 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bedford Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Monkeys Two](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-two-ey381322) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Play 2 Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-2-learn-day-nursery-219187) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Jumping Jacks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-childcare-ey301221) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bedford-ey562269) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blue Orkids @ Queens Park Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-orkids-queens-park-community-nursery-2733407) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [HopeWorks Creche (Bedford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopeworks-creche-bedford-2870241) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Polam School Nursery take?

Polam School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 125 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Polam School Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Polam School Nursery?

You can call 01234 261864 and visit www.polamschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871398)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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