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Burwood Forest School

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(1 Google review) ·Tree House, Burhill Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4BJ · Surrey
Number of places
58 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2025
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Burwood Forest School, registered with Ofsted in 2024, is a childcare setting for children aged 2–10 years old, located in Walton-on-Thames. This predominantly outdoor setting fosters a harmonious and inclusive environment where children are valued and supported.

Open Monday to Friday from 07:45 to 18:00, Burwood Forest School embraces the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on child-led learning and exploration within a woodland setting. The school prioritises outdoor play in all seasons, offering all-weather outfits to ensure every child can participate in activities like splashing in muddy puddles and messy play.

Staff build strong relationships with children, encouraging their confidence and independence. The setting demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), with dedicated staff training and collaboration with parents and external agencies.

They work to identify any learning gaps early and implement targeted support, including speech and language interventions. Leaders are continuously looking for ways to enhance the provision, with plans to introduce further early talk programmes and develop the garden area for after-school children.

Our ethos

"Burwood Forest School bases all activities on the individual needs and interests of the children, whether indoors or outdoors. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and education through the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The staff strives to create a safe, stimulating, and encouraging atmosphere, fostering each child's development at their own pace, and actively values parental involvement."

What it's like

Children thrive at this predominantly outdoor setting which has a lovely harmonious feel to it. Staff provide all children with all-weather outfits to wear, ensuring every child has the same opportunity to play and explore. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise, developing risk awareness and confidence as they engage with the natural landscape.

Predominantly outdoorHarmonious environmentStrong relationshipsSEND supportChild-led learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • 3 hour session£23.00 / session
  • lunch hour charge£7.50 / session
  • voluntary snack contribution for 2 year olds not in receipt of free education£0.50 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:45 - 18:00

Age range

2 - 5 years

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Nov 2025

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 10
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Burwood Forest School

Last inspected 13 November 2025 · Nicky Hill

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this predominantly outdoor setting which has a lovely harmonious feel to it. Staff provide all children with all-weather outfits to wear, ensuring every child has the same opportunity to play and explore. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise, developing risk awareness and confidence as they engage with the natural landscape.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff build positive relationships with children, who chat confidently to staff and friends.
  • Children independently prepare for outdoor play, showing their embrace of the routine.
  • The woodland space instils a sense of calm, mirrored by staff's kind and respectful approach.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy splashing in muddy puddles and participating in messy play.
  • All children are made to feel welcome, with staff taking time to learn about each child and family.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to develop their positive interactions with children so that they extend children's learning and build on what they already know and can do.
  • 2Leaders should enhance the information that is shared with parents and carers so that they receive more precise details about their children's progress and next steps in learning and how they can support their children's learning at home.
Inspection #2815009 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff at Burwood Forest School are dedicated to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), working closely with families to identify any learning gaps from the outset. Staff receive ongoing training to effectively support children with SEND, implementing targets set by professionals to ensure good developmental progress. The nursery also plans to introduce more early talk programmes to further enhance their provision.

Outdoor space

Burwood Forest School strongly promotes outdoor learning, with children enjoying fresh air and developing a love for being outdoors in all seasons. The woodland area is used for exploratory, physical, and creative play, encouraging children's independence and resilience as they engage with the natural landscape.

Google Reviews of Burwood Forest School

5.0
(1 Google review)
Karen Bearman
a year ago

Burwood Forest School is an amazing children’s setting with a beautiful outdoor space in the woodlands! They do stay + plays on Friday plus afterschool club for Burhill Primary School. The staff are amazing! 🤩

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

13 November 2025

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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