# Puddleduck Nursery School

Puddleduck Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Puddleduck Nursery School, Woodlands Park, Bedford Road, Clapham, MK41 6EJ, in Clapham, Bedford. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Rosedale Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleduck-nursery-school-ey346123  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Puddleduck Nursery School, Woodlands Park, Bedford Road, Clapham, MK41 6EJ
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01234 330957
- Website: http://www.puddle-duck.com/
- Run by: [Rosedale Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rosedale-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY346123

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 2024, 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/EY346123

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2007 (Reference EY346123). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346123)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346123)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346123)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/103249)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Puddleduck Nursery School, Woodlands Park, Bedford Road, Clapham, MK41 6EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.158233,-0.487647

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scott Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clapham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapham-pre-school-219204) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-ey236804) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bedford-ey562269) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [All Nations Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-nations-pre-school-ey472061) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Play 2 Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-2-learn-day-nursery-219187) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Jumping Jacks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-childcare-ey301221) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddleduck Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleduck Nursery School Good at its inspection on 8 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Puddleduck Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puddleduck Nursery School?

Puddleduck Nursery School is run by Rosedale Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

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

Bedford is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puddleduck Nursery School?

You can call 01234 330957 and visit www.puddle-duck.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346123)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+Bedford&query_place_id=ChIJkWtgddKwd0gRG-R6eGI5hKw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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