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Heath Lane Nursery School

Dacorum, HP1 1TTNurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
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About Heath Lane Nursery School

Heath Lane Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, for children aged 3 to 5. It is one of 14 nursery schools in the local authority, and among these, nine have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s most recent graded inspection, in 2012, awarded it a Good rating overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed the school continues to meet the Good standard. In the local landscape, Heath Lane sits among a cluster of well-regarded nurseries, though the data does not name specific top peers. Its headteacher, Gemma Williamson, leads a small cohort of 69 pupils, giving the school an intimate, focused feel that suits families seeking a dedicated early years setting rather than a reception class attached to a larger primary.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum, HP1 1TT
HeadteacherGemma Williamson
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils69
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

DanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Gardening

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageSevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:00-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heath Lane Nursery School

Heath Lane 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.