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Blagrave Nursery School

Reading, RG30 4UANurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Blagrave Nursery School

Blagrave Nursery School is a small state nursery in Reading that parents clearly rate highly, though the school does not publish a parentView recommend percentage in the available data. What is known is that the school is heavily oversubscribed — with just 40 places for children aged 2 to 4, it is the only nursery in the local authority rated Good that is not Outstanding, yet demand still outstrips supply. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes, quality of education, and leadership and management all received Good ratings. This is a drop from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Outstanding across the board, but the school remains a strong choice in a local authority where only four out of five nurseries hold the top grade. The nearest Outstanding alternative, Norcot Early Years Centre, is 1.2 km away, so for many families Blagrave is the most practical option.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRecreation Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 4UA
HeadteacherLisa Telling
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils40
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

2

Sports

Dance

Clubs & Activities

Art Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blagrave Nursery School

Blagrave Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.