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Batford Nursery School

St Albans, AL5 5BQNurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Batford Nursery School

Batford Nursery School is a small state nursery in St Albans, Hertfordshire, catering for 78 children aged 3 to 5. That number sits below its capacity, which suggests there is room for more families to apply. The school serves a mixed intake, with no specific faith affiliation, and is led by headteacher Sarah Hedges. In terms of local demand, the nursery operates within a local authority where 9 out of 14 similar state nurseries hold an Outstanding rating, so competition for places at the highest-rated settings is noticeable. Free school meal eligibility data is not provided, but the school’s size and location in a relatively affluent area of the East of England likely mean its demographic profile differs from the national average. For parents weighing up options, the key signal here is that Batford is not oversubscribed to the point of being inaccessible, yet its strong reputation may still make early application advisable.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolcroft Road, Harpenden, St Albans, AL5 5BQ
HeadteacherSarah Hedges
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils78
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (19 Apr 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

SwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 11:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

11:30-18:00

Source: batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batford Nursery School

Batford Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.