# Blues Pre-School Nursery

Blues Pre-School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Cox's Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3GX, in New Town, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blues-pre-school-nursery-2706667  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cox's Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3GX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01279 755422
- Website: https://www.bluespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2706667

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 January 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2706667

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2706667). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2706667)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2706667)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2706667)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2013132)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cox's Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3GX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.860442,0.153949

- Station: Bishops Stortford, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lower Park Crescent, 0.1 miles
- Park: Waytemore Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Thorley Wedge, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Firs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ward Cresent Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Lower Park Crescent Play Area, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Whittington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thorley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Windhill21 | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bishop's Stortford College |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thorley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorley-pre-school-2692639) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunflowers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-pre-school-ey546049) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford Thorley Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bishops-stortford-thorley-park-125069) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Grove Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-cottage-ey372502) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Pre-School at St Joe's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pre-school-at-st-joes-ltd-2709007) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-little-ladybirds-pre-school-2710027) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blues Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blues Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blues Pre-School Nursery take?

Blues Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Blues Pre-School Nursery?

Bishops Stortford is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blues Pre-School Nursery?

You can call 01279 755422 and visit www.bluespreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2706667)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blues+Preschool+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJvfBJWPuF2EcRc8goKVe9qZQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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