Norcot Early Years Centre
About Norcot Early Years Centre
Norcot Early Years Centre is one of only four nurseries in Reading rated Outstanding by Ofsted, out of five in the local authority. That puts it in a very small group of top-performing early years settings in the area. The school serves 102 children aged two to five, and its most recent ungraded inspection in May 2024 confirmed that it remains Outstanding across all areas — early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness. With a free school meal rate of just 6.1%, well below the national average for this phase, the school draws from a relatively advantaged intake. There are no Progress 8 or KS2 results to compare here, as the school only covers nursery-age children, but the Ofsted rating alone signals a consistently high-quality environment that stands out even within a strong local field.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Latest monitoring visit (14 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
2Sports
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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