Birchwood Nursery School
URN: 117069 • Hatfield AL10 0PD
Overview
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Margaret Stocks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01707262648
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Birchway, Hatfield AL10 0PD
Summary
Birchwood Nursery School, located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, is a local authority nursery catering to children aged two to five years. With a current enrolment of 174 pupils, the school prides itself on providing a warm, caring, and stimulating environment that fosters positive relationships among children, parents, and staff. The nursery has maintained an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted since February 2024, reflecting its commitment to high-quality early years education.
The curriculum at Birchwood is designed to be rich, varied, and creative, encouraging children to explore and learn through play. The school features two classrooms and a large outdoor area equipped with various resources, ensuring that children have ample opportunities for engaging and challenging experiences. The dedicated team of qualified teachers and early years practitioners work collaboratively with parents to support each child's individual learning journey.
Birchwood Nursery values inclusivity, curiosity, and excellence, aiming to create an environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. With over 70 years of experience in early years education, Birchwood is well-regarded in the community for its nurturing approach and commitment to laying a strong foundation for future learning.
The curriculum at Birchwood is designed to be rich, varied, and creative, encouraging children to explore and learn through play. The school features two classrooms and a large outdoor area equipped with various resources, ensuring that children have ample opportunities for engaging and challenging experiences. The dedicated team of qualified teachers and early years practitioners work collaboratively with parents to support each child's individual learning journey.
Birchwood Nursery values inclusivity, curiosity, and excellence, aiming to create an environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. With over 70 years of experience in early years education, Birchwood is well-regarded in the community for its nurturing approach and commitment to laying a strong foundation for future learning.
Useful links
- Ofsted Reports (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 174
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 174 | 91 | 83 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 173 | 92 | 81 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 173 | 94 | 79 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 173 | 94 | 79 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 166 | 81 | 85 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 184 | 103 | 81 | 0.00 |
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