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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: Hertfordshire

Beechfield School

Watford, Hertfordshire - WD24 5TY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Beechfield, we are committed to safeguarding all members of our community. We believe that our school should provide a safe, caring, positive, and stimulating environment in which pupils can learn.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Belswains Primary School

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - HP3 9QJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are focused on equipping our pupils to excel with their studies, as well as within their social sphere. Our approach is to maximise the educational achievements for every learner.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Bengeo Primary School

Hertford, Hertfordshire - SG14 3DX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Ofsted Outstanding: Ofsted's inspection of Bengeo Primary School - September 2023 rated the school 'Outstanding'. Read the report here.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School

St Albans, Hertfordshire - AL1 4AP

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Birchwood Nursery School

Hatfield, Hertfordshire - AL10 0PD

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“At Birchwood we work together to create an inclusive environment where all are welcome and valued. We strive to create an environment, which is challenging, stimulating, creative and enjoyable. Everyone is encouraged to achieve their potential and to become independent and lifelong learners.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Bonneygrove Primary School

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire - EN7 5ED

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Bonneygrove primary School we want our children to be happy, successful, resilient and ultimately become a responsible citizen both locally and globally. We strive to develop confident young people who want to learn and achieve their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bovingdon Primary Academy

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - HP3 0HL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Bovingdon Primary Academy provides a highly inclusive environment where children enjoy their education. Within our curriculum, a wealth of opportunities are tailored to ensure children reach their full potential and excel in a variety of contexts.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Boxmoor Primary School

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - HP1 1PF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our dedicated staff work hard to create a rich, engaging and nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and inspired to learn.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Breakspeare School

Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire - WD5 0BU

“Breakspeare School is a local authority, community day school catering for pupils aged 3-19 who have severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Some students have additional needs such as visual impairment, hearing or sensory impairment or a physical disability.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Bridgewater Primary School

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire - HP4 1ES

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our vision is to create a rich and joyful learning environment in which every member of our school feels safe, happy, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. We learn to celebrate success and develop resilience in the face of challenges.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Broadfield Academy

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - HP2 4BX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Broadfield Academy, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Brockswood Primary School

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - HP2 7QH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We place the children at the centre of everything we do and we feel that a trusting relationship between home and school is vital for the success of each of our children, working in partnership to promote the vision and ethos of Brockswood.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Brookland Infant and Nursery School

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire - EN8 0RX

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“In partnership with parents and the community, Brookland Infant and Nursery School aims to inspire pupils to achieve their potential in a stimulating and enjoyable way, laying solid foundations for our children’s future.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Broxbourne CofE Primary School

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire - EN10 7AY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“• Children being at the heart of every decision • Providing excellence in learning which is inspiring, exciting and fun • Providing a safe, loving, and nurturing Christian community Loving and valuing everyone is a central element of Christian behaviour and is at the heart of the life of our…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Buntingford First School

Buntingford, Hertfordshire - SG9 9HZ

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

PrimaryNew schoolNo rating on record

Bushey Heath Primary School

Bushey, Hertfordshire - WD23 1SP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“As you walk around the school you will see evidence of well-mannered and well-behaved children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Camp Primary and Nursery School

St Albans, Hertfordshire - AL1 5PG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Camps Hill Primary School

Stevenage, Hertfordshire - SG2 0LT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our vision is for every child to flourish in a calm, safe and inclusive environment where high expectations inspire ambition, and every learner is supported with the guidance and care they need to shine.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School

Watford, Hertfordshire - WD17 3PE

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Central Primary School

Watford, Hertfordshire - WD17 2LX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement