# Highfield Pre-School

Highfield Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at YWAM Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BX, in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-pre-school-ey306881  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: YWAM Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BX
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01582 320566
- Website: http://highfieldpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY306881

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2025, 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/EY306881

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2005 (Reference EY306881). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY306881)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY306881)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY306881)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: YWAM Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.827215,-0.359376

- Station: Harpenden, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lydekker Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Westfield Road Play Area, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School |  | 4–16 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Lea Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Manland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Hilda's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Roundwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Harpenden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wood End School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Ark Nursery at the Lea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-at-the-lea-2592164) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2826207) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-luton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey312940) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Fingertips Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-2577665) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Cosmos Nursery and Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cosmos-nursery-and-kindergarten-2792878) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-2519663) | Good |  | 08:45–15:45 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Highfield Pre-School's opening hours?

Highfield Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Highfield Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Highfield Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Highfield Pre-School take?

Highfield Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Highfield Pre-School?

Harpenden is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Highfield Pre-School?

You can call 01582 320566 and visit highfieldpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY306881)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highfield+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJOQ9lFmo4dkgR0D_z1DqKN4g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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