# Bayford Pre School

Bayford Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Bayford Village Hall, Ashendene Road, Bayford, HERTFORD, SG13 8PX, in Bayford, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bayford-pre-school-ey431022  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bayford Village Hall, Ashendene Road, Bayford, HERTFORD, SG13 8PX
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01992 511474
- Website: http://bayfordpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY431022

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431022

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY431022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431022)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431022)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431022)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/431141)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bayford Village Hall, Ashendene Road, Bayford, HERTFORD, SG13 8PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.757226,-0.106240

- Station: Bayford, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Daycare and Childminding Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-and-childminding-services-ey460701) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-water-hall-farm-2855069) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Newgate Street Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-newgate-street-village-ey495170) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-cowpers-pre-school-group-2717771) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Bear Cubs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bear-cubs-day-nursery-ltd-2618604) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.3 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-care-nursery-ey458613) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bayford Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bayford Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bayford Pre School take?

Bayford Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bayford Pre School?

Bayford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bayford Pre School?

You can call 01992 511474 and visit bayfordpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431022)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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