# United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery

United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4ED, in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-reformed-church-pre-school-and-nursery-123612  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4ED
- Registered places: 45
- Ofsted URN: 123612

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 February 2022, 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/16/123612

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1992 (Reference 123612). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123612)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123612)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123612)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1715132)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.815337,-0.354304

- Station: Harpenden, 0.1 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harpenden Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rothamsted Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lydekker Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Hilda's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Crabtree Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crabtree Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Manland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| High Beeches Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289502) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Whanau Day Nursery Harpenden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-harpenden-ey389549) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harpenden Leyton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harpenden-leyton-road-123607) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Friends Together](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friends-together-ey472887) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2826207) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Fingertips Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-2577665) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 1 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery take?

United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to United Reformed Church Pre-School and Nursery?

Harpenden is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123612)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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