# Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle

Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle is a full-day nursery at Simon Balle All-Through School, Larch Centre, Mangrove Road, Hertford, SG13 8AJ, in Hertford, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzies-at-simon-balle-2544917  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Simon Balle All-Through School, Larch Centre, Mangrove Road, Hertford, SG13 8AJ
- Registered places: 78
- Ofsted URN: 2544917

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544917

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2544917). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544917)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544917)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544917)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1199422)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Simon Balle All-Through School, Larch Centre, Mangrove Road, Hertford, SG13 8AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.792654,-0.070691

- Station: Hertford East, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Grounds, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle All-Through School | All-through | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Abel Smith School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Duncombe School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wheatcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hertford Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddley Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2788493) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hertford-day-nursery-and-preschool-2540732) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mini Morgans Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-morgans-nursery-2867483) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-hertford-2634351) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [River View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-view-day-nursery-ey465814) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School (Hertford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-hertford-limited-ey552760) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle take?

Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle?

Hertford East is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544917)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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