# The Fledglings

The Fledglings is a sessional pre-school at Clophill Fruit Farm, Shefford Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BT, in Clophill, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledglings-2752289  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Clophill Fruit Farm, Shefford Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BT
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07908 162354
- Website: https://www.thefledglings.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2752289

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752289

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752289). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752289)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752289)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752289)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clophill Fruit Farm, Shefford Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.032102,-0.404538

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's VA CofE Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gravenhurst Academy | Primary | 5–9 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clophill Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clophill-pre-school-ey469136) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Puddleducks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-ey549141) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gravenhurst-and-villages-pre-school-ey396049) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Silsoe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silsoe-pre-school-ey536936) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Family Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-family-tree-day-nursery-ey489726) | Good |  |  | 2.4 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 The Fledglings's Ofsted rating?

The Fledglings was inspected on 19 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Fledglings take?

The Fledglings is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Fledglings?

You can call 07908 162354 and visit www.thefledglings.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752289)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Fledglings%2C+Clophill&query_place_id=ChIJPUSiVee1d0gRAprKTrC9c1w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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