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Tenterfield Nursery School

Welwyn Hatfield, AL6 9JFNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2023
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About Tenterfield Nursery School

Tenterfield Nursery School in Welwyn Hatfield is a state-funded nursery for children aged 2 to 5, currently accommodating 87 pupils. As a mixed-gender school with no religious character, it serves a broad local community. The school's capacity data isn't provided, but its pupil count gives a sense of its size as a small, focused early years setting. Free school meal eligibility figures aren't available in the data, so it's not possible to compare its intake disadvantage level against local or national averages. However, the school's admissions information suggests it is in demand: it is one of only nine nurseries in Hertfordshire rated Outstanding by Ofsted, out of 14 total state nurseries in the local authority. The nearest similarly rated nursery, Ludwick Nursery School, is 3.8 km away, which may influence catchment preferences for families in the area.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLondon Road, Tenterfield Nursery School, Welwyn, Welwyn Hatfield, AL6 9JF
HeadteacherVictoria Beare
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils87
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (23 Mar 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

6

Sports

DanceGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningBook 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

08:45 – 11:45

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

14:45-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tenterfield Nursery School

Tenterfield 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.