# Priory Parkside Pre-school

Priory Parkside Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PY, in Houghton Park, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/priory-parkside-pre-school-ey460706  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07972 702753
- Website: https://priorypreschool.wixsite.com/home
- Ofsted URN: EY460706

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, 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/EY460706

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY460706). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460706)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460706)
- 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/EY460706)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/749840)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.913272,-0.503446

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Houghton Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Linmere Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Linmere Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chiltern School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tithe Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Southfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chalton Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cleverkidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleverkidz-ey278278) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Lewsey Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lewsey-nursery-ey462141) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Pebbles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-pre-school-ey542812) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Sundon Park Bizzie Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sundon-park-bizzie-bees-ey295059) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bizzie Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-bees-nursery-ey406225) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [365 Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/365-childcare-2848085) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Priory Parkside Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Priory Parkside Pre-school Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Priory Parkside Pre-school take?

Priory Parkside Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Priory Parkside Pre-school?

You can call 07972 702753 and visit priorypreschool.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460706)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Priory+Parkside+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJT7mTwOpOdkgRopJ39Iky7mM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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