# Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group

Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group is a sessional pre-school at Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School, Birch Green, Hertford, SG14 2LR, in Birch Green, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-cowpers-pre-school-group-2717771  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School, Birch Green, Hertford, SG14 2LR
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01992 679844
- Website: https://minicowperpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2717771

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2025, 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/16/2717771

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2717771). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717771)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717771)
- 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/16/2717771)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 1 February 2011). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/337879)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School, Birch Green, Hertford, SG14 2LR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.786865,-0.126384

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hertford Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hollybush Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| The Sele School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hertford Barns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery-2642304) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-water-hall-farm-2855069) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-hertford-cic-2897228) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Hertford Holiday Scheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hertford-holiday-scheme-2713585) | Met |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [St. Joseph's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-playgroup-401997) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [River View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-view-day-nursery-ey465814) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group Good at its inspection on 2 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group take?

Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group?

Hertford North is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group?

You can call 01992 679844 and visit minicowperpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717771)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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