# Boxmoor Hall Pre School

Boxmoor Hall Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JS, in Paradise, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-hall-pre-school-ey289559  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JS
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: EY289559

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 2023, 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/EY289559

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY289559). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289559)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289559)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289559)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 December 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202632)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.746488,-0.476462

- Station: Hemel Hempstead, 0.7 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Plough Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: War Memorial Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Water Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Heath Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Balderson's Moor, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| South Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Boxmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lockers Park School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Rose's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Collett School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Gade Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lime Grove Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-129362) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Young Discoverers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-discoverers-pre-school-ey337160) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey485480) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Boxmoor Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boxmoor-pre-school-129332) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Precious Playdays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-playdays-2848957) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Fawns Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-preschool-2669244) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Boxmoor Hall Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Boxmoor Hall Pre School Good at its inspection on 5 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Boxmoor Hall Pre School take?

Boxmoor Hall Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Boxmoor Hall Pre School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289559)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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