# Hunsdon Ducklings

Hunsdon Ducklings is a sessional pre-school at The Porta Cabin, Hunsdon JMI School, Hunsdon, SG12 8NT, in Hunsdon, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunsdon-ducklings-127950  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Porta Cabin, Hunsdon JMI School, Hunsdon, SG12 8NT
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 127950

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 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/16/127950

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1995 (Reference 127950). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127950)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127950)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127950)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Porta Cabin, Hunsdon JMI School, Hunsdon, SG12 8NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.808469,0.055738

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Widford School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bobtails Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobtails-playgroup-ey418533) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Stanstead Mill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanstead-mill-day-nursery-2505402) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Roydon Pre-School C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roydon-pre-school-c-i-c-ey423758) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Kidz OK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-ok-ltd-ey420490) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harlow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harlow-ey307317) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery (Harlow) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-harlow-ltd-ey498119) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hunsdon Ducklings's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hunsdon Ducklings Good at its inspection on 8 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hunsdon Ducklings take?

Hunsdon Ducklings is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127950)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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