# Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO

Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO is a sessional pre-school at Aycliffe Drive Pre School, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6LJ, in Grovehill, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-drive-pre-school-cio-2598621  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Aycliffe Drive Pre School, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6LJ
- Registered places: 46
- Ofsted URN: 2598621

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, 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/16/2598621

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2021 (Reference 2598621). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598621)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598621)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598621)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Aycliffe Drive Pre School, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.771625,-0.458236

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Margaret Lloyd Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grovehill Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hammond Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Haywood Grove School |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Yewtree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holtsmere End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-grove-hill-limited-2656468) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Bees Knees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-day-nursery-129334) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Margaret Lloyd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-lloyd-playgroup-129368) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-ey492557) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Yewtree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Armadillo's Nursery - Hemel Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/armadillos-nursery-hemel-hempstead-2799878) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO take?

Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598621)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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