The Lawns Nursery School
About The Lawns Nursery School
The Lawns Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Windsor and Maidenhead, currently educating 141 children aged two to five. That figure sits below its published capacity, suggesting the school has room to take on more pupils, though the local context is worth noting: every single nursery school in this local authority holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, meaning competition for places among the three providers is likely to be evenly matched. The school’s intake is mixed, and while the data doesn’t give a specific free school meals percentage, the fact that it operates as a maintained nursery rather than a private setting means it serves a broad cross-section of local families. Demand signals are moderate — the school isn’t oversubscribed to the point of turning away applicants, but parents should still apply early given the limited number of nursery places in the area. The headteacher, Sarah Cottle, leads a team that has clearly maintained high standards since the school’s last full graded inspection.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Latest monitoring visit (2 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
5Sports
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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