Batford Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Batford Nursery School
Address: Holcroft Road
Town/City: Harpenden
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL5 5BQ
Telephone Number: 01582 713872
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Nursery (ages 3-5)
Type: Local authority nursery school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hedges
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 72 (60% boys & 40% girls)

Location and administration

URN: 117068
DfE Number: 919/1006
UPRN: 100081155816
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: St Albans (E07000240)
Constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted (E14001268)
Electoral Ward: Harpenden East (E05013952)

Easting & Northing: 514686E, 215515N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 49' 37.65" N 0° 20' 13.54" W
Plus Code: 9C3XRMG7+V5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sauncey Wood Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Katherine Warington School (0.5km)
  3. Sir John Lawes School (0.7km)
  4. Manland Primary School (0.8km)
  5. The Lea Primary School and Nursery (1.2km)
  6. Crabtree Junior School (1.2km)
  7. St George's School (1.2km)
  8. Crabtree Infants' School (1.2km)
  9. High Beeches Primary School (1.5km)
  10. Harpenden Academy (1.6km)
Governors

  • Laura Butler - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Melissa Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Elena Goodman-Walsh - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Gail Hamilton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Hedges - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Iain Leech - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Maija Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Nicola Parsons - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
  • Margaret Stocks - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 23 May 2027.