# Jack in the Box at Brockswood

Jack in the Box at Brockswood is a sessional pre-school at Brockswood Primary and Nursery School, Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH, in Cupid Green, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-brockswood-2638629  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brockswood Primary and Nursery School, Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH
- Registered places: 74
- Ofsted URN: 2638629

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 June 2023, 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/16/2638629

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2638629). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638629)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638629)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638629)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1045427)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brockswood Primary and Nursery School, Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.780467,-0.435987

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Holtsmere End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Haywood Grove School |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hammond Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodhall Farm Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodhall-farm-pre-school-ey539414) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Armadillo's Nursery - Hemel Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/armadillos-nursery-hemel-hempstead-2799878) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rising Stars (Grove Hill) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-grove-hill-limited-2656468) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Aycliffe Drive Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-drive-pre-school-cio-2598621) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Bees Knees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bees-knees-day-nursery-129334) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Margaret Lloyd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-lloyd-playgroup-129368) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jack in the Box at Brockswood's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jack in the Box at Brockswood Outstanding at its inspection on 26 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jack in the Box at Brockswood take?

Jack in the Box at Brockswood is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638629)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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