Best 3 Nursery schools in Watford – comparison

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Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Kingswood Nursery School (Nursery) in Watford; Oxhey Nursery School (Nursery) in Watford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Kingswood Nursery School and Oxhey Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Watford, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Kingswood Nursery School), published May 2017. The lowest is 2 (Oxhey Nursery School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Oxhey Nursery School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 150, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Hertfordshire local authority.

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Attribute	Kingswood Nursery School WD25 0DX	Oxhey Nursery School WD19 4RL
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0DX	Watford Hertfordshire WD19 4RL
Latest Ofsted	1 17 May 2017	2 19 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.kingswood.herts.sch.uk	www.oeyc.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01923672531	01923330300
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Kingswood Nursery School

WD25 0DX

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 0DX
Ofsted: 1 17 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.kingswood.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01923672531

Oxhey Nursery School

WD19 4RL

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Watford
Hertfordshire
WD19 4RL
Ofsted: 2 19 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.oeyc.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01923330300

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.