# Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Colmworth Old Church Of England School, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX, in Chapel End, Bedford. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-and-pre-school-2629401  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Colmworth Old Church Of England School, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 07943 953201
- Website: http://www.puddleducksnurserypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2629401

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 July 2023, 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/16/2629401

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2629401). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629401)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629401)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629401)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/103844)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Colmworth Old Church Of England School, Church Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.213017,-0.383629

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 2.1 miles |
| Kymbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 2.2 miles |
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 2.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kymbrook Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kymbrook-pre-school-219217) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Step Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-step-day-care-ey493190) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Cracker Jacks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cracker-jacks-day-nursery-ltd-2820164) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-st-neots-nursery-and-pre-school-ey456700) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Eaton Socon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eaton-socon-pre-school-ey545190) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees St Neots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-st-neots-ey316231) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 25 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School take?

Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 07943 953201 and visit www.puddleducksnurserypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629401)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+Nursery+and+Pre-School+Colmworth&query_place_id=ChIJ1cpL2YrHd0gRUkBvq9VqoL8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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