# Tots and Scholars Borehamwood

Tots and Scholars Borehamwood is a full-day nursery at 299 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1TH, in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 140 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding 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). It is run by Tots And Scholars Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-scholars-borehamwood-2744251  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 299 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1TH
- Registered places: 140
- Website: https://www.totsandscholars.co.uk/our-nurseries/tas-borehamwood/
- Run by: [Tots And Scholars Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tots-and-scholars-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2744251

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 September 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744251

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2744251). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744251)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744251)
- Registered places: 140 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744251)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1692488)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 299 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1TH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.660933,-0.268554

- Station: Elstree & Borehamwood, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meadow Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Maxwell Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Aberford Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Clarendon Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hartforde Road common ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Meadow Park childs playground, under 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Cowley Hill School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Monksmead School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Yavneh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kenilworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Summerswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Parkside Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-day-nursery-ey398965) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Giant Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-steps-pre-school-2811917) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Millies Day Nursery Borehamwood Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-day-nursery-borehamwood-limited-2655495) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stepping-Stones Pre-School & Holiday Care C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-and-holiday-care-c-i-c-2655501) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Gilah Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gilah-nursery-2835755) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Angels Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-ey544488) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tots and Scholars Borehamwood's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tots and Scholars Borehamwood Outstanding at its inspection on 29 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tots and Scholars Borehamwood take?

Tots and Scholars Borehamwood is registered with Ofsted for up to 140 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tots and Scholars Borehamwood?

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

### What is the nearest station to Tots and Scholars Borehamwood?

Elstree & Borehamwood is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tots and Scholars Borehamwood?

You can visit www.totsandscholars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744251)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tots+and+Scholars+Borehamwood&query_place_id=ChIJtaKfOAAXdkgRJ6Ix9jKe0yQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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