Hertfordshire has 1,980 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 96% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 24 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
98% good or better · England 97%
99% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 97%
92% good or better · England 89%
89% good or better · England 81%
91% good or better · England 90%
100% good or better · England 74%
100% good or better · England 94%
98% good or better · England 98%
83% good or better · England 82%
100% good or better · England 95%
Latest inspections in Hertfordshire
All latest reports- Outstanding
- Premier Wraparound Care at Bishop's Stortford College23 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Hertfordshire· positive tone· Emily WoodheadlowestNeeds attention
- lowestStrong
- Chambersbury Primary School22 Sept 2026 ·Foundation school· Hertfordshire· positive tone· Cathy Barr, Lucille Pollard, Mark SimlowestNeeds attention
- Gade Valley Primary School22 Sept 2026 ·Community school· Hertfordshire· very positive tone· Caroline Crozier, Matt O'Grady, Susan PryorlowestExpected
- Preston Village Preschool21 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Sessional day care· Hertfordshire· very positive tone· Clare EyrelowestExpected
- lowestExpected
- Little Hands Adventure Club16 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Hertfordshire· positive tone· Lorraine TerrislowestExpected
- lowestExpected
- Busy Bees (Marshalswick) Ltd15 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Hertfordshire· positive tone· Emily WoodheadlowestExpected
1,980 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.