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Kingswood Nursery School

Watford, WD25 0DXNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
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About Kingswood Nursery School

Kingswood Nursery School stands out sharply against the local authority average for nursery provision in Hertfordshire. Of the 14 state nurseries in the county, only nine hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, placing Kingswood in the top tier. The school’s most recent graded inspection in 2017 awarded it an overall effectiveness rating of 1 (Outstanding), and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Outstanding. This is a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Good (a score of 2). For parents comparing options, this trajectory matters: the school has not only maintained excellence but demonstrably raised its game. With 93 pupils aged 2 to 5, it is a relatively small setting, which can mean more individual attention for children at a critical developmental stage. The headteacher, Clare Macdonald, leads a team that has earned top marks for both leadership and management, as well as overall effectiveness.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBriar Road, Watford, Watford, WD25 0DX
HeadteacherClare Macdonald
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils93
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (20 Apr 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

GymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

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

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Kingswood 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.