Best 3 Nursery schools in St Albans – comparison

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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: Batford Nursery School (Nursery) in Harpenden; Muriel Green Nursery School (Nursery) in St Albans — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Batford Nursery School and Muriel Green Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Harpenden, Hertfordshire and St Albans, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Batford Nursery School), published Feb 2013. The lowest is 2 (Muriel Green Nursery School), published Dec 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Muriel Green Nursery School (Dec 2014). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 150, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Hertfordshire local authority.

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Attribute	Batford Nursery School AL5 5BQ	Muriel Green Nursery School AL3 5JB
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5BQ	St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5JB
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Feb 2013	2 17 Dec 2014
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.batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk	www.murielgreen.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01582713872	01727891109
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Batford Nursery School

AL5 5BQ

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 5BQ
Ofsted: 1 15 Feb 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01582713872

Muriel Green Nursery School

AL3 5JB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 5JB
Ofsted: 2 17 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.murielgreen.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01727891109

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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.