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Ludwick Nursery School

Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 3RPNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Ludwick Nursery School

If you are a parent in Hertfordshire looking for nursery provision, the experience of other families is a strong signal. Ludwick Nursery School is a state-funded nursery for children aged 2 to 5, and it is clearly a popular choice. The school is oversubscribed, with 174 pupils on roll, which tells you that local parents are actively seeking places here. While the data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the combination of high demand and an Outstanding Ofsted rating suggests a very positive reputation among families. The school is led by headteacher Helen Ackerman and is located in the Welwyn Hatfield borough. For context, of the 14 state nursery schools in Hertfordshire, 9 hold an Outstanding rating, placing Ludwick in a strong but competitive local landscape. The nearest similarly rated nursery, Birchwood Nursery School, is 3.5 kilometres away, so for many families in the area, Ludwick is the top local option.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 3RP
HeadteacherHelen Ackerman
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils174
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (9 Feb 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

GymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 14:45

After-school care

14:45-15:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ludwick Nursery School

Ludwick 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.