# St Barnabas Pre-School

St Barnabas Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Queens Square, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4HY, in Adeyfield, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-129390  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Queens Square, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4HY
- Registered places: 60
- Ofsted URN: 129390

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 2023, 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/16/129390

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1992 (Reference 129390). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129390)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129390)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129390)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Queens Square, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.755442,-0.448849

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Reith Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Keen Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacorum Education Support Centre |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Broadfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Jupiter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lime Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Oaks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey392996) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [St Nicholas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-nursery-129392) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Flower Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-2567933) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Fingerprints Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingerprints-pre-school-2567293) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nurseries (Hemel) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nurseries-hemel-ltd-ey492557) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jack in the Box at Yewtree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-yewtree-2694265) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Barnabas Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Barnabas Pre-School Good at its inspection on 28 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Barnabas Pre-School take?

St Barnabas Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Barnabas Pre-School?

Apsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129390)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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