# Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town

Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town is a full-day nursery at St. Johns Ambulance Hall, Stanmore Road, Stevenage, SG1 3QA, in Old Town, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/priory-nursery-stevenage-old-town-2667288  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Johns Ambulance Hall, Stanmore Road, Stevenage, SG1 3QA
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01438 357900
- Website: http://www.priorychildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2667288

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 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/16/2667288

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2667288). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667288)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667288)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667288)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Ambulance Hall, Stanmore Road, Stevenage, SG1 3QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.913281,-0.204589

- Station: Stevenage, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Playing Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Fairlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Almond Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Woolenwick Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Larwood School |  | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Broom Barns Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clare's Little Bears Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clares-little-bears-nursery-and-pre-school-2806181) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Fairlands Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairlands-pre-school-cic-2542951) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodlands Day Care Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-care-nursery-limited-ey499013) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Clare's Little Bears - Forest Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clares-little-bears-forest-pre-school-2556613) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Clare's Little Bears Day Care and Forest Pre School - Hampson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clares-little-bears-day-care-and-forest-pre-school-hampson-2872848) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Learning Zone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-zone-2525164) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town Good at its inspection on 7 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town take?

Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town?

Stevenage is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town?

You can call 01438 357900 and visit www.priorychildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667288)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Priory+Nursery+Stevenage+Old+Town&query_place_id=ChIJU2-Z5sIxdkgRocvQOUMLOJs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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