# St Luke's Pre-School

St Luke's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Luke's Church, Langley Way, WATFORD, WD17 3EJ, in North Watford, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-ey501107  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Luke's Church, Langley Way, WATFORD, WD17 3EJ
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 07927 131464
- Website: http://www.stlukespre-school.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY501107

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 May 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/EY501107

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY501107). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501107)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501107)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501107)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Luke's Church, Langley Way, WATFORD, WD17 3EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.668512,-0.415564

- Station: Watford, 0.8 miles
- Station: Watford Junction, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cassiobury Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cheslyn House & Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Nascot Grange Play Area, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beechfield School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lanchester Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jack in the Box at Nascotwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-at-nascotwood-2694267) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Watford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-watford-130641) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Squirrel Nurseries (Watford Lanchester)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrel-nurseries-watford-lanchester-ey484065) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Little Sparkles Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-sparkles-preschool-limited-ey490497) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-preschool-nurseries-ltd-2597650) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Leavesden Montessori House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leavesden-montessori-house-ey458830) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St Luke's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Luke's Pre-School take?

St Luke's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Luke's Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact St Luke's Pre-School?

You can call 07927 131464 and visit www.stlukespre-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501107)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Luke%27s+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJSSBIoqFrdkgRKgAujMv3n8g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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