# Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd

Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Pre School, Attimore Barn, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AD, in Panshanger, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri; 11:00–15:00, Sat–Sun. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/attimore-barn-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2694845  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Pre School, Attimore Barn, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AD
- Opening hours: 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri; 11:00–15:00, Sat–Sun
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07910 361175
- Website: https://attimorebarnpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2694845

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 2025, 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/16/2694845

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2694845). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694845)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694845)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694845)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/182581)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–17:00
- Saturday to Sunday: 11:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Pre School, Attimore Barn, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.799550,-0.181450

- Station: Welwyn Garden City, 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Little Rivers, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panshanger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Watchlytes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Springmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holwell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ludwick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Peartree Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Carter's Sunflowers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carters-sunflowers-2809650) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [TSF Springmead Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tsf-springmead-primary-school-2664160) | Met |  | 08:45–15:20 | 0.6 miles |
| [Hardings Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardings-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2690808) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nurseries-welwyn-ey276945) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-welwyn-garden-city-ey308307) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Tulips Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tulips-day-nursery-ey491553) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd's opening hours?

Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri; 11:00–15:00, Sat–Sun.

### What is Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd Good at its inspection on 10 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd take?

Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd?

Welwyn Garden City is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 07910 361175 and visit attimorebarnpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2694845)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Attimore+Barn+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJi20g1NEkdkgRfNOESKglyvg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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