# Sweet Peas Pre-School

Sweet Peas Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Wootton Village Memorial Hall, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 9JB, in Mount Pleasant, Bedford. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-peas-pre-school-ey556019  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wootton Village Memorial Hall, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 9JB
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY556019

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 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/EY556019

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY556019). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556019)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556019)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556019)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/621153)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wootton Village Memorial Hall, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 9JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.100599,-0.526739

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hoo Corner, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wiles Wood, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ridgeway Woodland Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Gateway Wood, 0.4 miles
- Park: Van Diemen's Land, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Ridgeway School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Greys Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Rivertree Free School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Wootton Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-wootton-bedford-preschool-2538795) | 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 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bunyan Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunyan-playgroup-219101) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-cio-2833461) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Lodge Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-playgroup-ey369948) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sweet Peas Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sweet Peas Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sweet Peas Pre-School take?

Sweet Peas Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sweet Peas Pre-School?

Kempston Hardwick is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556019)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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