# Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford is a full-day nursery at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Bishops Stortford, Hazelend Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2FN, in Bishop's Stortford North, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 63 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 20 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bishops-stortford-2747806 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Bishops Stortford, Hazelend Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2FN - Registered places: 63 - Phone: 01279 214092 - Website: https://monkeypuzzlebishopsstortford.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2747806 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 8 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747806 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2747806). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747806) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747806) - Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747806) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1676239) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Bishops Stortford, Hazelend Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2FN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.885319,0.168588 - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Bat Willow Hurst Country Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Grange Paddocks, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Williw Grove at St Michael's Hurst Play Area, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Avanti Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 1.0 miles | | Summercroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Windhill21 | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles | | Avanti Brook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles | | Bishop's Stortford College | | 3–18 | | yes | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Ladybirds & Night Owls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-and-night-owls-2710030) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Birchanger Butterflies Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birchanger-butterflies-preschool-ey553900) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-little-ladybirds-pre-school-2710031) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-sycamore-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey460413) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 1.1 miles | | [Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bishops-stortford-day-nursery-and-preschool-2788197) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 1.2 miles | | [Doodle Do Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodle-do-day-nursery-ey559165) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 1.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford's Ofsted rating? Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford was inspected on 8 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford take? Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford? Bishops Stortford is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford? You can call 01279 214092 and visit monkeypuzzlebishopsstortford.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747806) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Bishops+Stortford&query_place_id=ChIJczvsmsuF2EcRDzP13Em8mKg) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.