# St Catherines C of E Private Nursery

St Catherines C of E Private Nursery is a sessional pre-school at St. Catherines Hoddesdon C of E Primary School, Haslewood Avenue, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HT, in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-catherines-c-of-e-private-nursery-124114  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Catherines Hoddesdon C of E Primary School, Haslewood Avenue, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HT
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01992 464700
- Website: http://www.stcathsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 124114

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 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/16/124114

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1994 (Reference 124114). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/124114)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/124114)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/124114)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1467102)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Catherines Hoddesdon C of E Primary School, Haslewood Avenue, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.762226,-0.008878

- Station: Rye House, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pound Close Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Barclay Park, 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rivers Education Support Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rye Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Forres Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| High Leigh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sheredes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Augustine's Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustines-under-5s-2690320) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cornerstones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstones-pre-school-ey501646) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiddley Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2733743) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Cedar Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedar-park-day-nursery-2810057) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Nursery LTD (Hoddesdon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-nursery-ltd-hoddesdon-ey376935) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-hoddesdon-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507296) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Catherines C of E Private Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Catherines C of E Private Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Catherines C of E Private Nursery take?

St Catherines C of E Private Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Catherines C of E Private Nursery?

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

### How do I contact St Catherines C of E Private Nursery?

You can call 01992 464700 and visit www.stcathsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/124114)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Catherine%27s+C+of+E+Private+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtwVa1K0gdkgR_OzuuFMfRCU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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