Caversham Nursery School
About Caversham Nursery School
Caversham Nursery School is one of just five state nursery schools in Reading, and it sits in an elite group: four of those five are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Among them, the school’s closest peer is New Bridge Nursery School, less than half a kilometre away, meaning families in this part of Berkshire have two top-tier options within walking distance. Caversham itself is a mixed, non-denominational nursery for children aged two to five, led by headteacher Joanne Budge. With only 55 pupils on roll, it is a small setting, and its 3.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is notably low for a state nursery, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school’s most recent graded inspection, in 2017, awarded it Outstanding overall, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains at that standard. That puts Caversham in the top 80 per cent of its local authority’s nursery provision, a strong position for parents seeking early-years education in Reading.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Latest monitoring visit (21 Sept 2022): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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