# Friends Together

Friends Together is a full-day nursery at St. Dominic RC School, Southdown Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 1PF, in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 48 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friends-together-ey472887  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Dominic RC School, Southdown Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 1PF
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 07933 046834
- Website: http://www.friendstogether.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY472887

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 January 2024, 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/EY472887

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY472887). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472887)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472887)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472887)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Dominic RC School, Southdown Road, HARPENDEN, AL5 1PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.809829,-0.350090

- Station: Harpenden, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harpenden Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rothamsted Park, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Harpenden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Grove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Crabtree Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Crabtree Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| High Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harpenden Leyton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harpenden-leyton-road-123607) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-harpenden-ey389549) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-reformed-church-pre-school-and-nursery-123612) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289502) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rothamsted Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rothamsted-lodge-123606) | Good |  | 07:15–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Fusion Pre School Southdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fusion-pre-school-southdown-2851787) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Friends Together's opening hours?

Friends Together opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Friends Together's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Friends Together Outstanding at its inspection on 11 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Friends Together take?

Friends Together is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Friends Together?

Harpenden is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Friends Together?

You can call 07933 046834 and visit www.friendstogether.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472887)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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