# Silsoe Pre-School

Silsoe Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Silsoe Church Of England, V C Lower School, Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP, in West End, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silsoe-pre-school-ey536936  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Silsoe Church Of England, V C Lower School, Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP
- Registered places: 36
- Ofsted URN: EY536936

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 September 2024, 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/EY536936

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY536936). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536936)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536936)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536936)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/943751)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Silsoe Church Of England, V C Lower School, Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.004976,-0.428739

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Silsoe Nature Reserve & Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silsoe CofE VC Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Greenfield CofE VC Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddleducks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-ey549141) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Clophill Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clophill-pre-school-ey469136) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gravenhurst-and-villages-pre-school-ey396049) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledglings-2752289) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Orchard School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-school-and-nursery-ey350158) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Fordfield Nursery Ltd Ruxox House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-nursery-ltd-ruxox-house-ey366384) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Silsoe Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Silsoe Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 26 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Silsoe Pre-School take?

Silsoe Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536936)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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