What year groups does Oxhey Nursery School teach?

Oxhey Nursery School teaches children aged 2 to 5. It is a nursery school in Watford.

Who is the headteacher of Oxhey Nursery School?

The headteacher of Oxhey Nursery School is Mrs Gemma Williamson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Oxhey Nursery School last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Oxhey Nursery School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Oxhey Nursery School?

Oxhey Nursery School has 84 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 5.

Is Oxhey Nursery School a faith school?

No. Oxhey Nursery School has no designated religious character.

Does Oxhey Nursery School have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Oxhey Nursery School as having nursery classes.

Who runs Oxhey Nursery School?

Oxhey Nursery School is part of the Roots Federation federation. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Oxhey Nursery School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Oxhey Nursery School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Oxhey Nursery School

Oxhey Nursery School

Eastbury Road, Oxhey, Watford, WD19 4RL

Phase: Nursery
School type: Local authority nursery school
Ages: 2 to 5
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Williamson
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Federation: Roots Federation
Constituency: Watford
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Pupils on roll: 84
URN: 117077
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Website: School website
Telephone: 01923330300

About this school

Oxhey Nursery School is a nursery school in Watford. It teaches children aged 2 to 5 and has 84 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 14 November 2023 · report published 19 December 2023

Good

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Trends over time

How Oxhey Nursery School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	90
2023/24	81
2024/25	68

School census, spring count each academic year.

Inspection history

Graded inspection — Good report
14 November 2023
Ungraded inspection report
9 November 2021

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
English as an additional language: 30.9%

Location

Nearby schools

Kingswood Nursery School
Nursery · Watford

3.2 miles
Hillview Nursery School
Nursery · South Harrow

5.5 miles
Muriel Green Nursery School
Nursery · St Albans

8.1 miles
Heath Lane Nursery School
Nursery · Hemel Hempstead

8.3 miles
Henry Allen Nursery School
Nursery · Amersham

8.8 miles

Other schools in Watford

Kingswood Nursery School Nursery
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery Primary
Ascot Road Primary School Primary
Beechfield School Primary
Bromet Primary School Primary
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Primary
Cassiobury Junior School Primary
Central Primary School Primary
Chater Infant School Primary
Chater Junior School Primary
Cherry Tree Primary School Primary
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School Primary

Common questions

What year groups does Oxhey Nursery School teach?: Oxhey Nursery School teaches children aged 2 to 5. It is a nursery school in Watford.
Who is the headteacher of Oxhey Nursery School?: The headteacher of Oxhey Nursery School is Mrs Gemma Williamson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Oxhey Nursery School last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Oxhey Nursery School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Oxhey Nursery School?: Oxhey Nursery School has 84 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 5.
Is Oxhey Nursery School a faith school?: No. Oxhey Nursery School has no designated religious character.
Does Oxhey Nursery School have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Oxhey Nursery School as having nursery classes.
Who runs Oxhey Nursery School?: Oxhey Nursery School is part of the Roots Federation federation. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Oxhey Nursery School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Oxhey Nursery School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 30 June 2026.