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Willow Nursery School

Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4QUNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Willow Nursery School

Willow Nursery School is one of only two state nursery schools in Central Bedfordshire, and in its most recent Ofsted inspection it was rated Good, placing it in a strong position within a local authority that currently has no nursery schools rated Outstanding. The school sits in the East of England region and is led by headteacher Leigh Davies. With 87 pupils on roll, it is a relatively small setting serving children aged two to five. Its only local peer of the same type is the other state nursery in the authority, meaning parents in Central Bedfordshire have a very limited number of state nursery options to choose from. For families seeking a state-funded early years setting, Willow Nursery School stands out as one of just two choices, and its Good rating from Ofsted provides a solid baseline for consideration.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGoldstone Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4QU
HeadteacherLeigh Davies
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils87
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

SwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 14:45

Source: willownursery.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willow Nursery School

Willow Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.