# St Mark's Preschool

St Mark's Preschool is a full-day nursery at St. Marks Church & Community Centre, Calder Rise, Bedford, MK41 7UY, in Brickhill, Bedford. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marks-preschool-2538214  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Marks Church & Community Centre, Calder Rise, Bedford, MK41 7UY
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01234 312634
- Website: https://www.stmarkschurch.com/st-marks-church-preschool
- Ofsted URN: 2538214

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 2021, 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/16/2538214

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2538214). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538214)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538214)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538214)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Marks Church & Community Centre, Calder Rise, Bedford, MK41 7UY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.162896,-0.456785

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mowsbury Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Waveney Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Scott Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hazeldene School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Hills Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Putnoe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Putnoe Woods Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/putnoe-woods-preschool-ey483058) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [All Nations Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-nations-pre-school-ey472061) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Pilgrims](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pilgrims-ey453343) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Creative Sports Coaching at Hazeldene Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-sports-coaching-at-hazeldene-primary-school-2842777) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Step Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-step-day-care-ey493190) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Overdale Tots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overdale-tots-pre-school-ey362775) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Mark's Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Mark's Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Mark's Preschool take?

St Mark's Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### How do I contact St Mark's Preschool?

You can call 01234 312634 and visit www.stmarkschurch.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538214)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Marks+Church+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJJaK3Exa3d0gRYYe4lkSb-Jo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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