Cherry Trees Nursery School
About Cherry Trees Nursery School
Cherry Trees Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Bedford that currently has 161 pupils on roll. As a 2–5 mixed nursery, it serves the local community and operates within a local authority where only two nurseries hold an Outstanding rating — Cherry Trees is one of them. The school’s capacity and admission details aren’t published in the available data, but the fact that it’s one of just two Outstanding nurseries in Bedford suggests strong local demand. Free school meal data isn’t provided here, so it’s not possible to compare its intake disadvantage against the national average, but the school’s parent view survey, completed by 19 families, offers a clear signal of satisfaction: 100% of respondents would recommend the school. That’s an unusually high figure and points to a community that feels well served. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, and its headteacher is Julie Smith.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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