# The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School

The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Marys Church Hall, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3QE, in Fiddler's Hill, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kinsbourne-common-nursery-and-pre-school-2603962  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Marys Church Hall, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3QE
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2603962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 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/16/2603962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2603962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603962)
- 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/16/2603962)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1715241)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Marys Church Hall, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.832505,-0.385578

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kinsbourne Green Common, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The King's School |  | 4–16 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Roundwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Hilda's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| The Lea Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Manland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Harpenden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kinsbourne-common-nursery-and-pre-school-2603961) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Highfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-pre-school-ey306881) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-luton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey312940) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Nursery at the Lea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-at-the-lea-2592164) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2826207) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.5 miles |
| [Fingertips Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-2577665) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School take?

The Kinsbourne Common Nursery And Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603962)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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