# Grove Cottage

Grove Cottage is a full-day nursery at 151 London Road, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM23 3JX, in Thorley Street, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-cottage-ey372502  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 151 London Road, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM23 3JX
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01279 656085
- Website: http://www.mencapgrovecottage.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY372502

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 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/EY372502

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2008 (Reference EY372502). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372502)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372502)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372502)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 151 London Road, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM23 3JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.860663,0.165898

- Station: Bishops Stortford, 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wilson Close Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Burley Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lower Park Crescent, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dimsdale Crescent Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Wilson Close Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Richard Whittington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Windhill21 | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Summercroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunflowers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-pre-school-ey546049) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Thorn Grove Little Acorns Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorn-grove-little-acorns-limited-ey495142) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Apple Green Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-green-montessori-preschool-2600158) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blues Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blues-pre-school-nursery-2706667) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Doodle Do Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodle-do-day-nursery-ey559165) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Banana Moon Nursery Bishops Stortford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-nursery-bishops-stortford-2816466) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grove Cottage's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grove Cottage Good at its inspection on 19 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grove Cottage take?

Grove Cottage is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Grove Cottage?

Bishops Stortford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Grove Cottage?

You can call 01279 656085 and visit www.mencapgrovecottage.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372502)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grove+Cottage+Bishop%E2%80%99s+Stortford+Mencap&query_place_id=ChIJh6fAyTeF2EcR73-JFrPv_MI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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