Best 3 Nursery schools in Bedfordshire – comparison

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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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
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
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

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How should I choose a school?
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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.