# St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool

St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9HB, in Church End, Bedford. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-wootton-bedford-preschool-2538795  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9HB
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01234 767158
- Website: https://www.stmaryswoottonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2538795

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 2022, 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/16/2538795

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2538795). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538795)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538795)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538795)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.096072,-0.534290

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ridgeway School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Wootton Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kempston Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sweet Peas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-peas-pre-school-ey556019) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blue Orkids @ Wootton Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-orkids-wootton-community-nursery-2733406) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-kempston-rural-limited-ey493693) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bunyan Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunyan-playgroup-219101) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Stewartby Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stewartby-pre-school-ey548652) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Growing Stars Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-stars-pre-school-ltd-2691047) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool Good at its inspection on 19 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool take?

St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool?

Kempston Hardwick is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool?

You can call 01234 767158 and visit www.stmaryswoottonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538795)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Mary%27s+Preschool+Wootton&query_place_id=ChIJnxKTqy2yd0gREZLQeQMHUH0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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