Ofsted
Nursery School
As a Maintained Nursery School we are inspected under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. This is the Ofsted framework which is used to inspect all schools. This is a much more robust inspection regime compared to other pre school providers, therefore the judgments do not enable a direct comparison with other nurseries and pre schools that are not maintained by the local authority.
The Nursery School underwent an ungraded inspection by Ofsted in May 2025 and we were very happy to maintain our strong good grading.
The nursery is a hive of happy, purposeful activity. Carefully chosen resources help children to extend their play, skills and confidence successfully across all areas of learning.
The school is ambitious for all children. Every child is welcome. Leaders and staff are passionate about including and supporting each child to give them the very best start.
Children are provided with a rich learning environment that is expertly developed to be full of interesting opportunities for play and exploration, inside and outside. The curriculum promotes curiosity and is highly engaging for children, who are immersed in their activities.
Ungraded Inspection Report- May 2025
Section 8 Short Inspection Report – December 2015
Full Inspection Report – April 2012
Under 3’s
The Under 3’s was inspected under section 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006
The Under 3’s provision was inspected by Ofsted in December 2023, and was graded as ‘Good’.
Children and their families receive a very warm welcome from leaders and staff upon arrival. Staff are nurturing and show great kindness to children and their families.
Leaders support staff to have secure ambitions for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They have aspirational goals for children to achieve before they move on to the next age group room.