# The Pines Pre School

The Pines Pre School is a sessional pre-school at The Community Centre, Pinehurst Estate, Birdie Way, Hertford, SG13 7SX, in Pine Hurst, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pines-pre-school-ey284024  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Community Centre, Pinehurst Estate, Birdie Way, Hertford, SG13 7SX
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07895 454623
- Website: http://www.thepinespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY284024

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 November 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/EY284024

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY284024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284024)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284024)
- 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/EY284024)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Community Centre, Pinehurst Estate, Birdie Way, Hertford, SG13 7SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.800266,-0.046465

- Station: Ware, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Middleton School |  | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Simon Balle All-Through School | All-through | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Abel Smith School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hygge Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hygge-bears-nursery-2868324) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hertford-day-nursery-and-preschool-2540732) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Riverside Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-school-2527146) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Orchard House Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-house-preschool-ey551376) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Ware Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-ware-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507294) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Leaside Under Fives Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaside-under-fives-kindergarten-ey446779) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Pines Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Pines Pre School Good at its inspection on 18 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Pines Pre School take?

The Pines Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Pines Pre School?

Ware is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Pines Pre School?

You can call 07895 454623 and visit www.thepinespreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284024)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Pines+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ7z0S0_0ndkgRpT0pzNutW40)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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