# St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd

St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd is a sessional pre-school at St. Mary's C Of E Primary School, New Road, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3QZ, in Northchurch, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-northchurch-ltd-ey561720  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Mary's C Of E Primary School, New Road, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3QZ
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY561720

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2022, 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/EY561720

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY561720). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561720)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561720)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Mary's C Of E Primary School, New Road, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.770216,-0.589446

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-pre-school-ey464800) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunhill Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-montessori-nursery-129395) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Home from Home](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-129350) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rialize Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rialize-childcare-limited-2894391) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-berkhamsted-ey465422) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderzimmer-berkhamsted-2768336) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd Good at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd take?

St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd?

Berkhamsted is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561720)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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