# Fusion Pre School Southdown

Fusion Pre School Southdown is a sessional pre-school at The Grove Infant & Nursery School, Dark Lane, HARPENDEN, AL5 1QD, in Bamville Wood, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fusion-pre-school-southdown-2851787  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Grove Infant & Nursery School, Dark Lane, HARPENDEN, AL5 1QD
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2851787

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2851787). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851787)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851787)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851787)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1715371)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Grove Infant & Nursery School, Dark Lane, HARPENDEN, AL5 1QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.808031,-0.336685

- Station: Harpenden, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harpenden Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Oakley Road Play Area, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Grove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Aldwickbury School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| High Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crabtree Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crabtree Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Harpenden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Artisans Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artisans-kindergarten-ey376536) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Friends Together](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friends-together-ey472887) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [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 | 0.9 miles |
| [Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-harpenden-ey389549) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-reformed-church-pre-school-and-nursery-123612) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 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 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Fusion Pre School Southdown take?

Fusion Pre School Southdown is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fusion Pre School Southdown?

Harpenden is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851787)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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