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Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre

East Hampshire, GU34 2DRNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre

Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre stands out sharply against the Hampshire local authority average for nurseries. Of the three state nursery schools in the county, two hold an Outstanding rating, but Bushy Leaze is the only one graded Good overall. That headline figure, however, masks some genuinely impressive detail. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school earned Outstanding ratings for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes. The leadership and management, as well as the quality of education, were judged Good. This means that while the overall effectiveness grade is a notch below the county's best, the school is delivering exceptional outcomes in the areas that matter most for very young children: how they behave, how they relate to others, and how they develop as individuals. For a nursery serving children aged two to five, these are foundational skills that set the tone for later schooling. The contrast with the LA average is not one of simple superiority or inferiority, but of a school that excels in the softer, developmental metrics while maintaining solid academic foundations.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEastbrooke Road, Alton, East Hampshire, GU34 2DR
HeadteacherRebecca Hussey
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils93
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

SwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre

Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.