# Stondon Stompers Pre-school

Stondon Stompers Pre-school is a full-day nursery at The Village Hall, Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, SG16 6LQ, in Lower Stondon, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 29 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stondon-stompers-pre-school-219300  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Village Hall, Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, SG16 6LQ
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01462 817055
- Website: https://www.stondonstompers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 219300

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 September 2022, 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/16/219300

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 219300). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219300)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219300)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219300)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1173492)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, SG16 6LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.001794,-0.320667

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stondon Lower School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Merry Poppets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ey468971) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Pirton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pirton-pre-school-ey422664) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acre-wood-day-nursery-arlesey-ltd-ey498678) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Best Nursery (Arlesey)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-arlesey-ey494589) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Best Nursery (Shefford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-shefford-ey436585) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-and-the-mighty-oaks-2782674) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stondon Stompers Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stondon Stompers Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 6 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stondon Stompers Pre-school take?

Stondon Stompers Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stondon Stompers Pre-school?

You can call 01462 817055 and visit www.stondonstompers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219300)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stondon+Stompers&query_place_id=ChIJgQ0798I0dkgRUuTncUEuxH0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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