# St Paul's Walden Nursery

St Paul's Walden Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Pauls Walden Junior School, Bendish Lane, Whitwell, Hitchin, SG4 8HX, in Whitwell, 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 4.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-walden-nursery-ey293964  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Pauls Walden Junior School, Bendish Lane, Whitwell, Hitchin, SG4 8HX
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01438 871166
- Website: https://www.whitwellnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY293964

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 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/EY293964

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY293964). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293964)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293964)
- 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/EY293964)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 January 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/965176)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Pauls Walden Junior School, Bendish Lane, Whitwell, Hitchin, SG4 8HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.876579,-0.286187

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Walden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kimpton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Breachwood Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/breachwood-green-pre-school-146743) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Preston Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-village-preschool-2826588) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Codicote Preschool Nursery Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/codicote-preschool-nursery-provision-2872831) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Codicote Pre-school (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/codicote-pre-school-cio-2772607) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Buttons Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-buttons-day-nursery-ey375493) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [The Learning Zone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-zone-2525164) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Paul's Walden Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Paul's Walden Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Paul's Walden Nursery take?

St Paul's Walden Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact St Paul's Walden Nursery?

You can call 01438 871166 and visit www.whitwellnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293964)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Paul%27s+Walden+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJY0ruzjQ3dkgRDlPl29qr74c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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