# Tilbury Nursery

Tilbury Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BZ, in Little Heath, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilbury-nursery-2790578  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BZ
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07854 843125
- Website: http://www.tilburynursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2790578

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 September 2025, 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/16/2790578

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2024 (Reference 2790578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790578)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790578)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790578)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1594490)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.702077,-0.186326

- Station: Potters Bar, 0.4 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parkfield, 0.3 miles
- Park: Morven Park, 0.5 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochinver House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cranborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stormont School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Oakmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Wroxham School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Heath Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-heath-nursery-playgroup-ey469837) | Good |  | 09:00–14:45 | 0.5 miles |
| [Canopy Nurseries Potters Bar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-nurseries-potters-bar-2791430) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-bears-day-care-nursery-ey489596) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-potters-bar-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684898) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Elms Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-montessori-nursery-2747984) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [St. John's Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-playgroup-ey538418) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tilbury Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tilbury Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tilbury Nursery take?

Tilbury Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tilbury Nursery?

Potters Bar is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tilbury Nursery?

You can call 07854 843125 and visit www.tilburynursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790578)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tilbury+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJH4JwA7UidkgRXzRLaXnZRSY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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