# Turvey Pre-School Playgroup

Turvey Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Reading Room, High Street, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8DB, in Turvey, Bedford. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/turvey-pre-school-playgroup-219100  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Reading Room, High Street, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8DB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01234 888970
- Website: http://www.turveypreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 219100

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 2023, 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/16/219100

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 219100). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219100)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219100)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219100)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Reading Room, High Street, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.162433,-0.623796

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turvey Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Newton Blossomville Church of England School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lavendon School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Birches Nursery in Olney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-nursery-in-olney-2652558) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Lavendon Pavilion Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavendon-pavilion-pre-school-ey463628) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Harrold Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrold-preschool-ey482171) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Olney Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olney-pre-school-141861) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Olney Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olney-nursery-school-141849) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-emberton-2663416) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Turvey Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Turvey Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 13 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Turvey Pre-School Playgroup take?

Turvey Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Turvey Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01234 888970 and visit www.turveypreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219100)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Turvey+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJGc4xr6avd0gRRSyMsHS9BV8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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