# Bengeo Playgroup

Bengeo Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Bengeo Primary School, The Avenue, Hertford, SG14 3DX, in Bengeo, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bengeo-playgroup-ey463998  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bengeo Primary School, The Avenue, Hertford, SG14 3DX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01992 304477
- Website: http://bengeoplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY463998

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 October 2022, 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/EY463998

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2013 (Reference EY463998). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463998)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463998)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463998)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/337365)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bengeo Primary School, The Avenue, Hertford, SG14 3DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.808251,-0.083037

- Station: Hertford North, 0.7 miles
- Station: Hertford East, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hartham Common, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Sacombe Road Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengeo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Duncombe School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Abel Smith School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hollybush Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Simon Balle All-Through School | All-through | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hertford Hartham Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hertford-hartham-park-123976) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School (Hertford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-hertford-limited-ey552760) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Joseph's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-playgroup-401997) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [River View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-view-day-nursery-ey465814) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-hertford-2634351) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiddley Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2788493) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bengeo Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bengeo Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 6 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bengeo Playgroup take?

Bengeo Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bengeo Playgroup?

Hertford North is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bengeo Playgroup?

You can call 01992 304477 and visit bengeoplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463998)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bengeo+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJp-ye2IcmdkgR73aRZM4IS9M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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