Oxhey Nursery School is a nursery school in Watford, 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.
Oxhey Nursery School currently has around 68 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% 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 27.9%. other white pupils make up about 19.1% , followed by indian at 16.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Eastbury Road, Watford, WD19 4RL |
| Website: | www.oeyc.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01923330300 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gemma Williamson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117077 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 68 |
| Number of Boys: | 34 |
| Number of Girls: | 34 |
| White British | 27.90% | 19 |
| Other White | 19.10% | 13 |
| Indian | 16.20% | 11 |
| African | 5.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 4.40% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 4.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 2.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurance Haines School Vicarage Road , WD18 0DD | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community Technology College Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colnbrook School Hayling Road , WD19 7UY | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangers Wood School Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD1 6RF | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.