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Bowerdean Nursery School

Buckinghamshire, HP13 6AWNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Bowerdean Nursery School

Nearly all parents who responded to the most recent Ofsted parent view survey said they would recommend Bowerdean Nursery School, a strong signal of satisfaction in this Buckinghamshire state nursery for children aged two to five. The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 168 pupils on roll, and its popularity is no surprise given its consistent track record. In its most recent ungraded inspection in November 2023, Ofsted confirmed the school remains Outstanding, a rating it has held across both its graded and ungraded inspections. The previous graded inspection in 2013 also awarded Outstanding for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. Bowerdean is one of only two nursery schools in the local authority to hold an Outstanding rating, and the only one of its type in the area, making it a standout choice for local families seeking early years education.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGordon Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6AW
HeadteacherZoe Staines Mrs Linda Lyons
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils168
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (15 Nov 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

DanceGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowerdean Nursery School

Bowerdean Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.