Best 3 Nursery schools in Bedfordshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Cherry Trees Nursery School (Nursery) in Bedford; Peter Pan Nursery School (Nursery) in Bedford; Willow Nursery School (Nursery) in Dunstable — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Cherry Trees Nursery School, Peter Pan Nursery School and Willow Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Bedford, Bedfordshire and Dunstable, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Cherry Trees Nursery School), published Jul 2019. The lowest is 2 (Willow Nursery School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Willow Nursery School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 0–5%, range 0–5%–5–10%; across local authorities including Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.

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Attribute	Cherry Trees Nursery School MK42 9LS	Peter Pan Nursery School MK42 9DR	Willow Nursery School LU5 4QU
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9LS	Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9DR	Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4QU
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Jul 2019	1 5 Mar 2013	2 23 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Bedford (822)	Bedford (822)	Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website	www.cherrytreesnurseryschool.co.uk	www.peterpannurseryschool.co.uk	www.willownursery.co.uk
Telephone	01234354788	01234350864	01582662600
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Cherry Trees Nursery School

MK42 9LS

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9LS
Ofsted: 1 23 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bedford (822)
Website: www.cherrytreesnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01234354788

Peter Pan Nursery School

MK42 9DR

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9DR
Ofsted: 1 5 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bedford (822)
Website: www.peterpannurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01234350864

Willow Nursery School

LU5 4QU

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 4QU
Ofsted: 2 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: www.willownursery.co.uk
Telephone: 01582662600

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.