# St. Joseph's Playgroup

St. Joseph's Playgroup is a full-day nursery at North Road, HERTFORD, SG14 2BU, in Bengeo, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-playgroup-401997  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: North Road, HERTFORD, SG14 2BU
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07814 849274
- Website: https://www.stjosephsplaygrouphertford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 401997

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 2025, 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/16/401997

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1994 (Reference 401997). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/401997)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/401997)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/401997)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North Road, HERTFORD, SG14 2BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.800799,-0.093694

- Station: Hertford North, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hertford East, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hollybush Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Duncombe School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bengeo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hertford Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Abel Smith School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hertford Holiday Scheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hertford-holiday-scheme-2713585) | Met |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-hertford-cic-2897228) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [River View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-view-day-nursery-ey465814) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School (Hertford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-hertford-limited-ey552760) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hertford Hartham Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hertford-hartham-park-123976) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-hertford-2634351) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Joseph's Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Joseph's Playgroup Good at its inspection on 13 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

St. Joseph's Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

Hertford North is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Joseph's Playgroup?

You can call 07814 849274 and visit www.stjosephsplaygrouphertford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/401997)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.+Joseph%27s+Playgroup%2C+Hertford&query_place_id=ChIJyYT8SdkndkgRNPaksOA_Wx4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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