Birchwood Nursery School, based in Hatfield, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Birchwood Nursery School currently has around 174 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.8%. other white pupils make up about 17.8%
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: | Birchway, Hatfield, AL10 0PD |
| Website: | www.birchwoodnursery.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01707262648 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Margaret Stocks |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117069 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 174 |
| Number of Boys: | 91 |
| Number of Girls: | 83 |
| White British | 44.80% | 78 |
| Other White | 17.80% | 31 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.90% | 12 |
| African | 6.30% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 5.70% | 10 |
| Indian | 5.70% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Infants' School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | - not rated | 111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gascoyne Cecil Junior School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | - not rated | 111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Hatfield School Lane , AL10 8AX | - not rated | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Anne Church of England School School Lane , AL10 8AX | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.