Batford Nursery School is a nursery school in Harpenden, serving pupils aged 3 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Batford Nursery School currently has around 78 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.1% boys and 44.9% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.3%). white and asian pupils make up about 10.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Holcroft Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BQ |
| Website: | www.batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582713872 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Hedges |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117068 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 78 |
| Number of Boys: | 43 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| White British | 60.30% | 47 |
| White and Asian | 10.30% | 8 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 6.40% | 5 |
| Chinese | 3.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 2 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 1 |
| African | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batford Nursery School Holcroft Road , AL5 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauncey Wood Primary School Pickford Hill , AL5 5HL | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manland Primary School Sauncey Avenue , AL5 4QW | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Primary School and Nursery Moorland Road , AL5 4LE | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Junior School Crabtree Lane , AL5 5PU | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Junior School Crabtree Lane , AL5 5PU | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Warington School Lower Luton Road , AL5 5FH | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP | - not rated | 802 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmfield School Ambrose Lane , AL5 4DA | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwickbury School Aldwickbury School , Wheathampstead Road AL5 1AD | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpenden Preparatory School 53 Luton Road , AL5 2UE | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Elmfield , Ambrose Lane AL5 4DU | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School 28 Douglas Road , AL5 2ES | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.