# Longwood Nursery

Longwood Nursery is a full-day nursery at Longwood School, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, WD23 2QG, in Bushey, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longwood-nursery-ey563409  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Longwood School, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, WD23 2QG
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01923 253715
- Website: https://www.longwoodschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY563409

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 March 2022, 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/EY563409

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY563409). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563409)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563409)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563409)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/972692)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Longwood School, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, WD23 2QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.654461,-0.375013

- Station: Watford High Street, 0.7 miles
- Station: Bushey, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bushey Manor Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fishers Field Nature Reserve, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bournehall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Central Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Field Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [N Family Club Bushey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-bushey-2729093) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bush-e-babes-stobbart-hall-ey481398) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Acorns Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-montessori-school-ey312157) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Step By Step Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-nursery-ey295902) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [First Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-place-nursery-ey345571) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Chalk Hill Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalk-hill-pre-school-2895076) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Longwood Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Longwood Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Longwood Nursery take?

Longwood Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Longwood Nursery?

Watford High Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Longwood Nursery?

You can call 01923 253715 and visit www.longwoodschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563409)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Longwood+School+and+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJnQIK9Izc6mQRSMnwHdgtUD4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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