# Riverside Nursery School

Riverside Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Great Amwell Scout HQ, 142 London Road, Ware, SG12 9NH, in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 49 children. It opens 09:00–12:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Tue–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-school-2527146  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Great Amwell Scout HQ, 142 London Road, Ware, SG12 9NH
- Opening hours: 09:00–12:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Tue–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 07507 058922
- Website: https://www.riversideplayschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2527146

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 March 2022, 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/16/2527146

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2527146). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527146)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527146)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527146)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/745965)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:00–12:00
- Tuesday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
- Friday: 09:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: Great Amwell Scout HQ, 142 London Road, Ware, SG12 9NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.802698,-0.024473

- Station: Ware, 0.4 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Yearling Close Play Area, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton School |  | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Priors Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Kingshill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leaside Under Fives Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaside-under-fives-kindergarten-ey446779) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Skippers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-skippers-nursery-2863036) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Sucklings Yard Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-sucklings-yard-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507295) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ware](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ware-ey500192) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Partou Ware Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-ware-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507294) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [The Pines Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pines-pre-school-ey284024) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Riverside Nursery School's opening hours?

Riverside Nursery School opens 09:00–12:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Tue–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### What is Riverside Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Riverside Nursery School Good at its inspection on 8 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Riverside Nursery School take?

Riverside Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Riverside Nursery School?

Ware is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Riverside Nursery School?

You can call 07507 058922 and visit www.riversideplayschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527146)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Riverside+Playschool&query_place_id=ChIJWcshl8MndkgRRayQh5OATvg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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