# Bovingdon Pre-School

Bovingdon Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Memorial Hall, High Street, Bovingdon, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 0HJ, in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovingdon-pre-school-129330  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Memorial Hall, High Street, Bovingdon, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 0HJ
- Registered places: 46
- Ofsted URN: 129330

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024, 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/16/129330

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 129330). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129330)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129330)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129330)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202127)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Memorial Hall, High Street, Bovingdon, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 0HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.722756,-0.532145

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bovingdon Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Westbrook Hay |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Seeds Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-seeds-montessori-2617561) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Old Macdonald's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-macdonalds-day-nursery-129381) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-bourne-explorers-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2680101) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Kindred Hemel Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-hemel-hempstead-ey559831) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Chipperfield Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipperfield-preschool-ey484713) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chaulden-2713160) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bovingdon Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bovingdon Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bovingdon Pre-School take?

Bovingdon Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129330)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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