Best 3 Nursery schools in Dunstable – comparison

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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: Willow Nursery School (Nursery) in Dunstable; Westfield Nursery School (Nursery) in Dunstable — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Willow Nursery School and Westfield Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Dunstable, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here 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 ≈ 200, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Central Bedfordshire local authority.

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Attribute	Willow Nursery School LU5 4QU	Westfield Nursery School LU6 1DL
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 4QU	Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1DL
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Jun 2024	2 20 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Central Bedfordshire (823)	Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website	www.willownursery.co.uk	www.westfieldnurseryschool.org
Telephone	01582662600	01582608650
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

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

Westfield Nursery School

LU6 1DL

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1DL
Ofsted: 2 20 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: www.westfieldnurseryschool.org
Telephone: 01582608650

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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.