# Strong Roots Forest School

Strong Roots Forest School is a sessional pre-school at All Saints Pastoral Centre, Shenley Lane, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1AF, in Broad Colney, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 09:30–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-roots-forest-school-2636656  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: All Saints Pastoral Centre, Shenley Lane, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1AF
- Opening hours: 09:30–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Website: http://www.strongrootschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2636656

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636656

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2636656). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636656)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636656)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636656)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:30–15:00

## Getting there

Address: All Saints Pastoral Centre, Shenley Lane, London Colney, St. Albans, AL2 1AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.713012,-0.300812

- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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 21 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Clore Shalom School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Radlett Lodge School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| London Colney Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Manor Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Shenley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-2645092) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Nightingales Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nightingales-day-nursery-ey348672) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Learners Land (London Colney) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-land-london-colney-ltd-2697236) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Yellow Ducks Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-ducks-childrens-nursery-limited-2873059) |  |  | 08:30–15:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Tots And Scholars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-scholars-2501830) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-farm-day-nursery-and-preschool-2707966) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Strong Roots Forest School's opening hours?

Strong Roots Forest School opens 09:30–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Strong Roots Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Strong Roots Forest School Outstanding at its inspection on 23 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Strong Roots Forest School take?

Strong Roots Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Strong Roots Forest School?

You can visit www.strongrootschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636656)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Strong+Roots+Childcare+Ltd+-+Forest+School+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJaZsppOs_dkgRE_7Aq_NGFEA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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