# River Meadow Pre-School

River Meadow Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Thames Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DS, in Tickford End, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-meadow-pre-school-ey314549  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thames Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DS
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01908 615200
- Website: http://www.rivermeadowpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY314549

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 September 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/EY314549

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2005 (Reference EY314549). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314549)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314549)
- 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/EY314549)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/137845)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thames Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.081851,-0.716089

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Meadow, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Castle Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ousebank Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Glenwoods, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 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: 3.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickford Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2021) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Green Park School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Portfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (April 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Giffard Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Willen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| E-Act Ousedale School | Secondary | 11–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Youth Club Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/youth-club-pre-school-141817) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Meadow View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-view-day-nursery-141896) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Buttons @ Giffard Park Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-giffard-park-preschool-ey549936) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Tik Tak Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tik-tak-childcare-ey483267) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Buttons @ Great Linford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-great-linford-2630039) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooksward-school-nursery-and-pre-school-2861904) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is River Meadow Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated River Meadow Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can River Meadow Pre-School take?

River Meadow Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact River Meadow Pre-School?

You can call 01908 615200 and visit www.rivermeadowpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314549)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=River+Meadow+Preschool+%26+Out+of+School+Clubs&query_place_id=ChIJSxCIMbard0gRW5D4oVn6a-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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