# St. John's Nursery Playgroup

St. John's Nursery Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St. Johns Methodist Church, Baker Street, POTTERS BAR, EN6 2DZ, in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by St. John's Methodist Church, Potters Bar.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-ey538418  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Johns Methodist Church, Baker Street, POTTERS BAR, EN6 2DZ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07969 924482
- Website: http://stjohnsbakerstreet.co.uk/
- Run by: [St. John's Methodist Church, Potters Bar](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/st-johns-methodist-church-potters-bar)
- Ofsted URN: EY538418

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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/EY538418

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY538418). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538418)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538418)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538418)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/894147)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Methodist Church, Baker Street, POTTERS BAR, EN6 2DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.693806,-0.195364

- Station: Potters Bar, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cranborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Wroxham School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lochinver House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Stormont School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Oakmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Elms Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-montessori-nursery-2747984) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Brooklands Cove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-cove-2788442) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tilbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilbury-nursery-2790578) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Starjumps Nursery, Creche and Out of School Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starjumps-nursery-creche-and-out-of-school-provision-ey402500) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-potters-bar-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684898) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Canopy Nurseries Potters Bar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-nurseries-potters-bar-2791430) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St. John's Nursery Playgroup's opening hours?

St. John's Nursery Playgroup opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is St. John's Nursery Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. John's Nursery Playgroup Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. John's Nursery Playgroup take?

St. John's Nursery Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs St. John's Nursery Playgroup?

St. John's Nursery Playgroup is run by St. John's Methodist Church, Potters Bar, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St. John's Nursery Playgroup?

Potters Bar is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. John's Nursery Playgroup?

You can call 07969 924482 and visit stjohnsbakerstreet.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538418)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+John%27s+Nursery+Playgroups&query_place_id=ChIJz5a17VA9dkgRFToSbrBDyKU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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