Which pre-schools in Buckingham are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 5 miles of Buckingham include Circle Centre. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Buckingham offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in Buckingham?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in Buckingham

There are 12 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, and 6 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 12
Outstanding: 1
Good: 5
After-school clubs: 11

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Directory listingBuckinghamBuckinghamshire · MK18 7RR

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

S4A Group Ltd @ Lace Hill

Lace Hill Academy, Catchpin Street · MK18 7RR

0.4 miles from Buckingham

Not yet gradedFull day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Buckingham. Registered for 30 places and run by S4A Group Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBuckinghamBuckinghamshire · MK18 1AP

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Nxt level Coaching @ George Grenville Academy

George Grenville Academy, Chandos Road · MK18 1AP

1.0 mile from Buckingham

Not yet gradedFull day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Buckingham. Registered for 38 places and run by Nxt Level Coaching Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPadburyBuckingham · MK18 2AP

Padbury, Buckingham

Padbury Pre-School

Pre-School Building, Padbury C of E School · MK18 2AP

1.4 miles from Buckingham

OfstedGoodOct 2023Sessional19 places

A sessional nursery in Buckingham, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered for 19 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBuckinghamBuckinghamshire · MK18 1ST

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Field House Day Nursery

Tingewick Road, Buckingham · MK18 1ST

1.4 miles from Buckingham

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care130 places

A full day care nursery in Buckingham, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 130 places and run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBuckinghamBuckinghamshire · MK18 1TT

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Buckingham Primary Nursery

Buckingham Primary School, Foscot Way · MK18 1TT

1.6 miles from Buckingham

Inspected January 2026Full day care76 places

A full day care nursery in Buckingham, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 76 places and run by Buckingham Primary School Governing Body.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMaids MoretonBuckingham · MK18 1QA

Maids Moreton, Buckingham

Maids Moreton Pre-School

Avenue Road, Maids Moreton · MK18 1QA

1.9 miles from Buckingham

OfstedGoodJul 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Buckingham, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Maids Moreton Preschool.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTingewickBuckingham · MK18 4RB

Tingewick, Buckingham

Manor Grove Montessori Ltd

Manor Farm Bungalow, Church Lane · MK18 4RB

2.8 miles from Buckingham

OfstedGoodJul 2023Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Buckingham, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by Manor Grove Montessori Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTingewickBuckingham · MK18 4NL

Tingewick, Buckingham

Tingewick Pre-School Ltd

Roundwood Primary School, Main Street · MK18 4NL

3.0 miles from Buckingham

Not yet gradedSessional21 places

A sessional nursery in Buckingham. Registered for 21 places and run by Tingewick Pre-School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSingleboroughMilton Keynes · MK17 0RF

Singleborough, Milton Keynes

Running Rabbits Day Nursery Limited

Running Rabbits Day Nursery, Singleborough · MK17 0RF

3.9 miles from Buckingham

OfstedGoodDec 2023Full day care61 places

A full day care nursery in Milton Keynes, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered for 61 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMiddle ClaydonBuckingham · MK18 2ET

Middle Claydon, Buckingham

Circle Centre

The Old School, Middle Claydon · MK18 2ET

4.0 miles from Buckingham

OfstedOutstandingJul 2025Full day care10 places

A full day care nursery in Buckingham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 10 places and run by Autism Early Support Trust Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStoweBuckingham · MK18 5EB

Stowe, Buckingham

Welsh Lane Day Nursery

Welsh Lane, Stowe · MK18 5EB

4.0 miles from Buckingham

Not yet gradedFull day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Buckingham. Registered for 42 places and run by WLDN Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWickenMilton Keynes · MK19 6DA

Wicken, Milton Keynes

Akeley Wood Nursery

Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken Park Road · MK19 6DA

4.6 miles from Buckingham

Not yet gradedFull day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Milton Keynes. Registered for 30 places and run by Blenheim Schools Group Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in Buckingham at a glance

Inspection results: 6 of the 12 pre-schools within 5 miles of Buckingham (50%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 5 Good.
Ages taken: 12 list babies under 2, 12 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Buckinghamshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours