# Tots And Scholars

Tots And Scholars is a full-day nursery at Church Of The Good Shepherd, Shenleybury, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9DH, in Shenleybury, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 90 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tots And Scholars Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-scholars-2501830  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Of The Good Shepherd, Shenleybury, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9DH
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01923 855290
- Website: http://www.totsandscholars.co.uk/
- Run by: [Tots And Scholars Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tots-and-scholars-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2501830

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 May 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 27 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding
- 26 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2501830

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference 2501830). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2501830)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2501830)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2501830)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1332074)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Church Of The Good Shepherd, Shenleybury, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.700156,-0.289013

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shenley Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clore Shalom School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Shenley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Radlett Lodge School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Manor Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Newberries Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Shenley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-shenley-ey307712) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Millie's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-nursery-ey561340) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Strong Roots Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-roots-forest-school-2636656) | Outstanding |  | 09:30–15:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Camp @ The Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camp-the-lodge-2855540) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Nightingales Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nightingales-day-nursery-ey348672) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-2645092) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Tots And Scholars's opening hours?

Tots And Scholars opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Tots And Scholars's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tots And Scholars Outstanding at its inspection on 27 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tots And Scholars take?

Tots And Scholars is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tots And Scholars?

Tots And Scholars is run by Tots And Scholars Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tots And Scholars?

Radlett is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tots And Scholars?

You can call 01923 855290 and visit www.totsandscholars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2501830)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tots+and+Scholars+Nursery+%28Shenley%29&query_place_id=ChIJixRkCFI_dkgRaHXMkwKvBSI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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