York Road Nursery School
Nursery · Local authority nursery school · Ages 2–5 · Hitchin, Hertfordshire
York Road Nursery School is a nursery school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire for ages 2–5 (local authority nursery school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 4 July 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- York Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XA
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 108 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 36.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 4 July 2023
Strengths
- “Children have a wonderful time at York Road Nursery School.”
- “They are safe and happy because caring staff pay close attention to children’s individual needs.”
- “Where children ever need it, ‘Ebony’, the school dog, is quickly on hand to offer a wagging tail and the opportunity for a cuddle.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby nursery schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- The Cookie Club 0.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Early Bird Pre-School (Strathmore) 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin 0.5 mi Good
- Highbury Lodge Day Nursery 0.6 mi Outstanding
- Early Days Pre-School 0.6 mi Good
- Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery 0.6 mi Good
- Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool 0.6 mi Good
- Play Aloud St Andrews 0.7 mi Outstanding