# Benington Nursery

Benington Nursery is a full-day nursery at Benington Primary School, Walkern Road, Benington, STEVENAGE, SG2 7LP, in Benington, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benington-nursery-2550546  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Benington Primary School, Walkern Road, Benington, STEVENAGE, SG2 7LP
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01438 869158
- Website: https://www.benington-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2550546

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 June 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/16/2550546

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2019 (Reference 2550546). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550546)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550546)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550546)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 25 March 2014). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/487024)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Benington Primary School, Walkern Road, Benington, STEVENAGE, SG2 7LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.898492,-0.113300

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Walkern Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Walkern Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walkern-pre-school-149665) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Aston Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aston-preschool-ey559467) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Noahs Ark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-2729304) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Learners Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pre-school-ey546377) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Stevenage Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-stevenage-day-nursery-and-preschool-2817920) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Bunnies Preschool (Shephall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnies-preschool-shephall-ey414990) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Benington Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Benington Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 28 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Benington Nursery take?

Benington Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Benington Nursery?

You can call 01438 869158 and visit www.benington-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550546)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Benington+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJhVes8rIxdkgRNsQBVUfpni8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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