Heath Lane Nursery School, Hemel Hempstead
Heath Lane Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 3 to 5 in Hemel Hempstead. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Heath Lane Nursery School in detail
Heath Lane Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "At Heath Lane Nursery School, we believe children become confident learners and curious explorers when they feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Confidence is the foundation for lifelong learning, and through gentle guidance, thoughtful planning, and meaningful interactions, we help every child believe in themselves and their abilities."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (41%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 7 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hemel Hempstead School (outside), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 386 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Heath Lane Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Heath Lane Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Heath Lane Nursery School is in Hertfordshire; for families living there:
- Hertfordshire's school travel policy: Read the home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 8 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Hemel Hempstead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hemel Hempstead
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
68
Total Pupils
41
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,808
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Heath Lane Nursery School
What is Heath Lane Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Heath Lane Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Heath Lane Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Heath Lane Nursery School is oversubscribed, Hertfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Heath Lane Nursery School?
Heath Lane Nursery School has around 68 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Heath Lane Nursery School?
Apply through Hertfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Heath Lane Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Heath Lane Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 8 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heath Lane Nursery School?
Heath Lane Nursery School is at Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)