# Pirton Pre-School

Pirton Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3PS, in Pirton, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pirton-pre-school-ey422664  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3PS
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: EY422664

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 June 2025, 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/EY422664

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2011 (Reference EY422664). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422664)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422664)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422664)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2013). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/965213)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.973738,-0.333203

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirton School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smartys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-day-nursery-ey555147) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Stondon Stompers Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stondon-stompers-pre-school-219300) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Early Days Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-pre-school-ey492398) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Early Bird Pre-School (Strathmore)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-bird-pre-school-strathmore-2801691) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [The Cookie Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cookie-club-ey472328) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-hitchin-ey239470) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pirton Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pirton Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 18 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pirton Pre-School take?

Pirton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422664)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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