Birchwood Nursery School
Birchway, Crawford Road, Hatfield, AL10 0PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birchwood Nursery School is a nursery school in Hatfield for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 27 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Children arrive with a smile, looking forward to the day ahead. They are confident of the welcome that awaits them here. Children are happy and settle quickly. Staff have exceptional relationships with children and adjust activities to ensure that the day gets off to a smooth start. Expectations for behaviour are high, starting in pre-school. Even the youngest children rise to these expectations and flourish. Familiar routines, clear language and plenty of praise and encouragement help everyone learn how to behave very well. Children quickly copy the good manners and friendly behaviour that adults model for them. Children show high levels of respect and care for each other and for their resources. They help each other and show kindness towards their peers. Children are deeply engrossed in their learning throughout the day. Adults help those who wish to join in with imaginative games to do so. Many children revel in the outdoor space and opportunities to run and explore. Children eagerly dress themselves, ready to investigate nature. They learn to appreciate seasonal changes and enjoy the changes in our weather. Children are fascinated by the patterns, sights and sounds in the natural area.
Pupil numbers and mix
173 pupils on roll
Schools near Birchwood Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Tenterfield Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Muriel Green Nursery School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Batford Nursery School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| St Margaret's Nursery School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Margaret Stocks
- Phone
- 01707262648
- Address
- Birchway, Crawford Road, Hatfield, AL10 0PD
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117069
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.