Caverstede Nursery School

About Caverstede Nursery School

If you are looking for a nursery where parents are overwhelmingly positive, Caverstede Nursery School makes a strong impression. In the most recent Parent View survey, every single one of the 50 respondents said they would recommend the school, with none dissenting. That 100% recommendation rate is backed by very high satisfaction scores across the board: 80% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 88% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. The school is also clearly popular locally; as the only state-funded nursery in Peterborough rated Outstanding by Ofsted, it is the sole provider in its category to hold that top grade, which likely contributes to its appeal. With 110 pupils on roll, it is a relatively small setting, and the strong parent endorsement suggests that families feel well supported from the start.

Academically, Caverstede is a nursery school for children aged two to five, so there are no SATs or Progress 8 scores to report. Instead, the most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in January 2024, gives the clearest picture of quality. The school was rated Outstanding across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a repeat of its previous Outstanding rating from 2013, showing consistent high performance over more than a decade. Ofsted inspectors noted that the school has high expectations for all children, and the Parent View data backs this up, with 62% of parents strongly agreeing that the school has high expectations for their child. For a nursery, the focus is on early years development, and the data suggests children are making strong progress in a well-led environment.

On a practical level, Caverstede offers a range of facilities that support its early years focus, including an outdoor playground, a sensory room, and a Forest School programme. Sports provision includes gymnastics and swimming, and there are clubs such as book club, art club, and gardening. The school also has a dedicated SEND provision, covering social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. 30% of the Parent View respondents said their child has SEND, and 80% of those parents strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. The school is a state nursery, so it is free at the point of use for eligible families, and it does not offer boarding. For parents in Peterborough looking for a well-regarded, Ofsted Outstanding nursery with strong parent satisfaction and SEND support, Caverstede is a clear contender.

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