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Brough Pre-School Nursery # Brough Pre-School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · Brough Primary School, Church Brough, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4EW · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 18 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Brough Pre-School Nursery operates as part of Brough Community Primary School, situated in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. The nursery champions a welcoming and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be enthusiastic and inspired learners. The dedicated staff, alongside school governors and parents, collaborate to create a supportive atmosphere, fostering achievement and thriving among the pupils. The nursery offers a curriculum that is both broad and balanced, encompassing academic, spiritual, moral, social, and cultural activities to enrich the children's lives. A particular focus is placed on outdoor learning, which is a key component of their educational approach. The curriculum is designed to instil confidence and self-belief, motivating children to pursue their goals and dreams. The nursery benefits from the expertise of a head teacher and teaching staff who ensure a cohesive learning experience across all stages, with continuous consultation involving parents, governors, and pupils. Our ethos Brough Pre-School Nursery is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that inspires enthusiastic learners. They offer a broad and balanced curriculum, including a strong focus on outdoor learning, to foster confidence, self-belief, and achievement in their pupils. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed into this engaging and homely setting by staff who nurture children's needs exceptionally well. The curriculum is sequenced and finely tuned to support children to explore new experiences, recap on prior learning and develop important skills for future learning. Staff consistently promote positive behaviour throughout the setting, helping children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. Part of a Primary School Outdoor Learning Focus Broad and Balanced Curriculum ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.broughschool.org) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:50 AM - 3:20 PM Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Brough Pre-School Nursery Last inspected 10 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are warmly welcomed into this engaging and homely setting by staff who nurture children's needs exceptionally well. The curriculum is sequenced and finely tuned to support children to explore new experiences, recap on prior learning and develop important skills for future learning. Staff consistently promote positive behaviour throughout the setting, helping children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. Inspector highlights - Staff have the highest of aspirations for all children and have developed an ambitious curriculum. - All aspects of the curriculum are interwoven throughout the day, skilfully supporting communication and language. - Literacy is a key strength, with learning clearly sequenced to help children practise and develop new skills. - Children have a very wide range of opportunities to understand the world through various visits and activities. - Leadership and management are excellent, with an experienced staff team, impactful professional development, and a shared vision for children. Inspection #10394644 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288043) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > they are an asset to the local community Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are superbly supported. Consistent tracking and evaluation mean that staff are very quick to identify gaps in children's learning, actively developing strategies, talking with parents, and making timely referrals to other professionals to reduce any gaps in learning. Outdoor space Children collect sticks from the outdoor area and place them in height order, learning mathematical language such as 'tall', 'taller' and 'tallest'. Other children use magnifying glasses to look at a selection of leaves and woodland berries they collected on a walk. Inspection history - September 2025 Outstanding - September 2019 Outstanding - June 2014 Outstanding - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Brough Pre-School Nursery ### Whereabouts is Brough Pre-School Nursery? ### What curriculum approach does Brough Pre-School Nursery use? ### What do parents say about Brough Pre-School Nursery? ### How can Brough Pre-School Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Kirkby Stephen Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Brough Pre-School Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 6.9 mi ### Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Appleby · CA16 6LH ](/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-appleby-ltd-ca16-6lh-ey478437) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.7 mi ### Dinky Dales Nursery Kirkby Stephen · CA17 4NQ ](/nursery/dinky-dales-nursery-ca17-4nq-2630747) - [ Ofsted: Good 11.1 mi ### Bolton Nursery Appleby · CA16 6AW ](/nursery/bolton-nursery-ca16-6aw-ey292208) - [ Ofsted: Good 11.9 mi ### Dawn Till Dusk Childcare Barnard Castle · DL12 0TG 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/dawn-till-dusk-childcare-dl12-0tg-ey274336) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 15.6 mi ### Kirklands at Startforth Barnard Castle · DL12 9AQ ](/nursery/kirklands-at-startforth-dl12-9aq-2631907) - [ Ofsted: Good 15.8 mi ### Dalesplay Hawes · DL8 3RQ ](/nursery/dalesplay-dl8-3rq-ey330700) [See all nurseries in Kirkby Stephen →](/search?q=Kirkby+Stephen) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Brough Pre-School Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10394644 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288043)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317367) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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