Best Nurseries in Hertfordshire
793 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 793 nurseries in Hertfordshire, accounting for 57.9% of all nurseries in the county, providing early years education to a total of 1,482 pupils.
- All 8 inspected nurseries in Hertfordshire achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 4 Outstanding and 4 Good, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The nurseries in Hertfordshire have a pupil-teacher ratio of 30.07, with 12.9% of pupils having special educational needs, and 23.0% having English as an additional language.
- In Hertfordshire nurseries, 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and the average spending per pupil is £11,133, significantly higher than the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 793 nurseries in Hertfordshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 30.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £11,133 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.