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Haven Early Years Centre

Gosport, PO13 0UYNurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
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About Haven Early Years Centre

Haven Early Years Centre is one of only two nurseries in Hampshire rated Outstanding by Ofsted, placing it at the very top of the local early years landscape. The local authority has just three state nursery schools in total, so this Gosport setting stands out as a clear frontrunner alongside one other Outstanding-rated peer. Headteacher Ruth Vonk leads a mixed, state-funded nursery for children aged three to five, with 123 pupils on roll. The school’s most recent ungraded inspection, in May 2023, confirmed it remains Outstanding, a rating it has held consistently since its last graded inspection in January 2013. For families in the South East looking for a nursery with a strong local reputation, Haven Early Years Centre is one of the most highly regarded options in Hampshire, with no other nursery in the area achieving a higher Ofsted grade.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarris Road, Gosport, Gosport, PO13 0UY
HeadteacherRuth Vonk
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils123
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 May 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosForest SchoolLibraryMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionProfound LearningOther

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

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Haven Early Years Centre has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.