# Orbital Pre School

Orbital Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford, WD25 7QU, in Kingswood, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orbital-pre-school-130556  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford, WD25 7QU
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 130556

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 July 2024, 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/16/130556

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 130556). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130556)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130556)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130556)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 February 2020). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/647056)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford, WD25 7QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.692077,-0.400072

- Station: Garston (Herts), 0.9 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodside Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stanborough Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kingsway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Leavesden JMI School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stanborough Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-ey497358) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leavesden-2720154) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey550908) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The WonderWorks @ Leavesden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonderworks-leavesden-2594595) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Blossom Nursery School (Leavesden)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossom-nursery-school-leavesden-2740063) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Adventures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-adventures-ey279320) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orbital Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Orbital Pre School Good at its inspection on 16 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Orbital Pre School take?

Orbital Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Orbital Pre School?

Garston (Herts) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130556)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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