# Brock House Nursery School

Brock House Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 6 Lemsford Road, St. Albans, AL1 3PB, in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brock-house-nursery-school-ey234600  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6 Lemsford Road, St. Albans, AL1 3PB
- Registered places: 70
- Ofsted URN: EY234600

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 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/EY234600

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2002 (Reference EY234600). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234600)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234600)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234600)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1715141)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6 Lemsford Road, St. Albans, AL1 3PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.753016,-0.328143

- Station: St Albans City, 0.2 miles
- Station: St Albans Abbey, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarence Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Alban City School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Albans High School for Girls |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fleetville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Be Me Day Nursery Ridgmont Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-ridgmont-road-ey434599) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-2809636) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Playschool Nursery St Albans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playschool-nursery-st-albans-ey438929) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Robins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-pre-school-ey544506) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–15:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Grasshoppers Day Nursery (St Albans)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-day-nursery-st-albans-ey459397) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [St Saviours Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-saviours-pre-school-123588) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brock House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brock House Nursery School Good at its inspection on 23 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brock House Nursery School take?

Brock House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brock House Nursery School?

St Albans City is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234600)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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