# Wilstead Pre-School

Wilstead Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Wilstead Lower School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BX, in Wilstead, Bedford. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wilstead-pre-school-ey374254  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wilstead Lower School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BX
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01234 742546
- Website: http://www.wilstead-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY374254

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 February 2022, 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/EY374254

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY374254). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374254)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374254)
- 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/EY374254)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/111486)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wilstead Lower School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.080500,-0.446957

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lakeview School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Willow Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Cotton End Forest School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Wixams Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Toes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-toes-nursery-2830213) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/junior-adventures-group-lakeview-2496944) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Junior Adventures Group @ Willow Grove MK45](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/junior-adventures-group-willow-grove-mk45-2808447) |  |  |  | 1.4 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 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Growing Stars Preschool - Stewartby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-stars-preschool-stewartby-2851998) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Warren Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warren-childcare-centre-2591542) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wilstead Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wilstead Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wilstead Pre-School take?

Wilstead Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Wilstead Pre-School?

You can call 01234 742546 and visit www.wilstead-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374254)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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