# Willow Tree Pre School

Willow Tree Pre School is a sessional pre-school at The Green, Deanshanger, MILTON KEYNES, MK19 6HJ, in Deanshanger, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, 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/willow-tree-pre-school-ey413991  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Green, Deanshanger, MILTON KEYNES, MK19 6HJ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01908 571252
- Website: http://www.willowtreepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY413991

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 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/EY413991

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2011 (Reference EY413991). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413991)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413991)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413991)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Green, Deanshanger, MILTON KEYNES, MK19 6HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.047531,-0.885831

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Deanshanger Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Bridge Walk Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanshanger Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Old Stratford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Akeley Wood Junior School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Russell Street School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Elizabeth Woodville School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn Day Nursery, Deanshanger](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-deanshanger-2861371) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Old Stratford Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-stratford-pre-school-219885) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Freestyle Wraparound Care - Old Stratford Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freestyle-wraparound-care-old-stratford-primary-school-2891607) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Akeley Wood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/akeley-wood-nursery-2893522) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Greenacres Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenacres-day-nursery-219970) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery (Stony Stratford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-stony-stratford-ey563288) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Tree Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Tree Pre School Good at its inspection on 28 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Tree Pre School take?

Willow Tree Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Willow Tree Pre School?

You can call 01908 571252 and visit www.willowtreepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413991)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJY3gZijkCd0gR8NK2onoXkqc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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