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Oxhey Nursery School

Watford, WD19 4RLNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
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About Oxhey Nursery School

Oxhey Nursery School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a change from the Outstanding grade it received in its previous inspection in 2012. The inspection report shows that while the overall effectiveness is now Good, the school continues to excel in one specific area: personal development was rated Outstanding. This is the single most informative metric for a nursery setting, as it reflects how well children learn to manage their feelings, build relationships, and develop independence. The school serves just 68 children aged 2 to 5, making it a small, focused early years setting. Ofsted noted that behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education are all Good. The school operates within Hertfordshire, a local authority where 9 out of 14 nursery schools hold an Outstanding rating, so Oxhey sits within a strong local field but has room to regain its top-tier status.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEastbury Road, Watford, Watford, WD19 4RL
HeadteacherGemma Williamson
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils68
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

6

Sports

SwimmingDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:45-09:00

After-school care

15:00-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oxhey Nursery School

Oxhey 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.