# Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Norfolk Lodge, Dancers Hill Road, Barnet, EN5 4RP, in Bentley Heath & The Royds, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 148 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-norfolk-lodge-montessori-day-nursery-ey496169  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Norfolk Lodge, Dancers Hill Road, Barnet, EN5 4RP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 148
- Phone: 020 3912 6015
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/norfolk-lodge-montessori-nursery
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY496169

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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/EY496169

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2016 (Reference EY496169). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496169)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496169)
- Registered places: 148 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496169)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/841580)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Norfolk Lodge, Dancers Hill Road, Barnet, EN5 4RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.679824,-0.206423

- Potters Bar (rail): 1.3 miles
- Hadley Wood (rail): 1.5 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Wroxham School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Cranborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Christ Church Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Giles' CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hadley Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Foulds School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. John's Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-ey538418) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Elms Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-montessori-nursery-2747984) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Alban Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alban-preschool-2884057) |  |  | 08:00–16:30 | 1.5 miles |
| [Starjumps Nursery, Creche and Out of School Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-nursery-creche-and-out-of-school-provision-ey402500) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Brooklands Cove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-cove-2788442) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Alphablocks Nursery School at the Hadley Wood Association Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphablocks-nursery-school-at-the-hadley-wood-association-centre-2804541) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery's opening hours?

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery take?

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 148 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery?

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery?

Potters Bar is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery?

You can call 020 3912 6015 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496169)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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