# Knutsford Community Pre-school

Knutsford Community Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Knutsford JMI School, Balmoral Road, WATFORD, WD24 7ER, in North Watford, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knutsford-community-pre-school-130639  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Knutsford JMI School, Balmoral Road, WATFORD, WD24 7ER
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 130639

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 November 2021, 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/16/130639

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1995 (Reference 130639). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130639)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130639)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130639)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1027371)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Knutsford JMI School, Balmoral Road, WATFORD, WD24 7ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.671121,-0.387245

- Station: Watford North, 0.3 miles
- Station: Watford Junction, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Parkgate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Beechfield School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teddies Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddies-tots-ey489545) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Raccoons Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-ltd-ey432662) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Buzykidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzykidz-limited-2886446) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Blossom Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossom-nursery-school-2701350) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Watford Junction](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-watford-junction-130628) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [North Bushey Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-bushey-pre-school-ey443089) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Knutsford Community Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Knutsford Community Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 24 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Knutsford Community Pre-school take?

Knutsford Community Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Knutsford Community Pre-school?

Watford North is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130639)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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