# Blue Nest Montessori School

Blue Nest Montessori School is a full-day nursery at 31-33 Farriers Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2TB, in Borehamwood Hillside, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 24 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Buzy Bees Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-nest-montessori-school-2754428  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 31-33 Farriers Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2TB
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 020 8953 1718
- Website: https://www.bluenest.uk/
- Run by: [Buzy Bees Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buzy-bees-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2754428

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 August 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.

Inspection history:

- 21 August 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 14 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754428

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2754428). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754428)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754428)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754428)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1758493)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 31-33 Farriers Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.645917,-0.258373

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ripon Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Scratchwood Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Scratchwood Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Woodcock Hill Village Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Summerswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kenilworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Yavneh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Monksmead School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Northway School |  | 4–16 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Giants Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-giants-pre-school-ltd-2545292) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Shekinah Glory Day Nursery and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shekinah-glory-day-nursery-and-after-school-club-2900608) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-and-holiday-care-c-i-c-2655501) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Starjumps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-nursery-ey376291) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Angels Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-ey544488) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-day-nursery-ey398965) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blue Nest Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blue Nest Montessori School Good at its inspection on 21 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blue Nest Montessori School take?

Blue Nest Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Blue Nest Montessori School?

Blue Nest Montessori School is run by Buzy Bees Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Blue Nest Montessori School?

Elstree & Borehamwood is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blue Nest Montessori School?

You can call 020 8953 1718 and visit www.bluenest.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754428)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue+Nest+Montessori+School+Borehamwood&query_place_id=ChIJhX_MmAQXdkgRRINXU9QlFhw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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