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Birchwood Nursery School

Outstandinggraded 27/02/2024Ages 2–5174 pupilsDoes not apply
Hatfield, AL10 0PD
Hertfordshire

Birchwood Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Hatfield, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 174 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/02/2024, Birchwood Nursery School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Hatfield can view Birchwood Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Hatfield (AL10 0PD), Birchwood Nursery School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 27/02/2024

Attendance & staffing
Pupils per teacher37.9England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals1.2%England avg 26.3%
English not first language26.6%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Hatfield
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Birchwood Avenue Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miCountess Anne Church of England SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miBishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miHatfield Community Free School0.7 miOnslow St Audrey's SchoolGood · 0.6 miSouthfield SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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