# The Lodge Playgroup

The Lodge Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Daubeney Middle School, Orchard Street, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7PS, in Kempston, Bedford. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, 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/the-lodge-playgroup-ey369948  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Daubeney Middle School, Orchard Street, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7PS
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01234 841300
- Ofsted URN: EY369948

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 January 2024, 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/EY369948

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2008 (Reference EY369948). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369948)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369948)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369948)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Daubeney Middle School, Orchard Street, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.113762,-0.485500

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springfield Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wood Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Camestone School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Grange Academy |  | 5–18 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Greys Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Rivertree Free School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's School |  | 2–19 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Warren Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warren-childcare-centre-2591542) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-elstow-ey152150) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey481079) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-cio-2833461) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Habitat PreSchool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/habitat-preschool-ltd-ey378237) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Keep Guard Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keep-guard-day-nursery-ltd-2885761) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lodge Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lodge Playgroup Good at its inspection on 29 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lodge Playgroup take?

The Lodge Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Lodge Playgroup?

Bedford St Johns is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Lodge Playgroup?

You can call 01234 841300.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369948)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Lodge+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJJ7T6dVGxd0gREnbI1dZATio)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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