Guildford Nursery School
About Guildford Nursery School
Guildford Nursery School is a state-funded nursery for children aged two to five, and it sits within a local authority where only half of the four nurseries are rated Outstanding. The school itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. In its 2021 ungraded inspection, the school was confirmed to remain Good, with leadership and management also judged Good. The previous graded inspection in 2012 gave the same overall effectiveness and leadership scores. For a nursery, the key metric is early years provision, and while the 2021 inspection did not publish a separate early years grade, the 2009 inspection rated that area as Good. This consistency suggests a stable setting, though it does not reach the Outstanding tier that two other local nurseries have achieved. For parents comparing options in Surrey, this school represents a reliably solid choice rather than a top-rated outlier.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities 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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