# Albany Montessori School

Albany Montessori School is a sessional pre-school at Sea Cadet Hall, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2DJ, in St Stephens, Hertfordshire. It opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 22 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albany-montessori-school-ey490518  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sea Cadet Hall, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2DJ
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Phone: 01727 298005
- Website: http://www.albany-montessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY490518

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490518

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY490518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490518)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490518)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1768231)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Sea Cadet Hall, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, ST. ALBANS, AL1 2DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.745627,-0.347074

- Station: St Albans Abbey, 0.2 miles
- Station: St Albans City, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Former Abbey View Golf Course, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Verulamium Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Stephen's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Marsh, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's College |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Prae Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mandeville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Muriel Green Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-nursery-and-pre-school-st-albans-2546935) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Glenalmond](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-st-albans-glenalmond-123548) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Old London Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-london-road-pre-school-123649) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Muriel Green Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muriel-green-nursery-school-ey225164) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.7 miles |
| [Children 1st Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-nursery-limited-2712867) | Good |  | 12:00–16:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Toddlers-In Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-in-nursery-school-ltd-ey461011) | Outstanding |  | 09:15–15:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Albany Montessori School's opening hours?

Albany Montessori School opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Albany Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Albany Montessori School Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### What is the nearest station to Albany Montessori School?

St Albans Abbey is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Albany Montessori School?

You can call 01727 298005 and visit www.albany-montessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490518)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Albany+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5YWJ0hc_dkgRWjy9_8nYIjc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.