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# Downside Nursery

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Ofsted: Good

(Jun 2025) 

· 5.0 (29 Google reviews)  · The Old School Room, Downside Road, Cobham, KT11 3NA · Surrey 

Number of places

37 places

Age range

2–5 yrs

Last inspected

Jun 2025

Local authority

Surrey

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Downside Nursery School, situated in Cobham, Surrey, is an inclusive and welcoming early years setting operating during term time for 38 weeks annually, with additional holiday school weeks available. The day nursery prides itself on offering a fun environment with focused learning, catering to children across nursery, pre-school, and kindergarten age groups.

They emphasise a holistic approach to education, fostering independence and social skills through structured break times, educational outings, and engagement with special guests and visitors. These varied activities aim to provide children with enriching experiences, such as exploring their local environment, participating in cultural festivals, and learning about food preparation.

The day nursery is highly regarded, with positive Ofsted reports highlighting the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the staff, who are noted for their strong relationships with children and their ability to make children feel valued, happy, and confident.

Our ethos

Downside Nursery School aims to foster independence and social skills through a holistic approach, offering fun and focused learning. They enrich children's experiences through structured activities, outings, special guests, and engagement with their local environment and cultural events.

What it's like

Children flourish in the small, welcoming and cosy nursery with a strong emphasis on supporting their well-being and promoting outdoor learning. Children happily arrive with enthusiasm and quickly engage in play, demonstrating confidence and secure bonds with staff who speak knowledgeably about the children in their care. The well-thought-out curriculum builds on what children know, with staff tailoring interactions to individual development needs.

Term-time only Structured break times Educational outings Engaging visitors 

## Pricing & funding

This term-time nursery charges per session for morning or afternoon slots, with fees billed termly in advance. An additional voluntary session charge covers healthy snacks, local outings, special visitors, and seasonal events. Funding is available for eligible children during specified hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 

-   Session Fee (Morning or Afternoon) £32 / session 
-   Additional charge for activities £6.50 / session 
-   Junior Morning Session (9.15am - 12noon) £32 / session 
-   Junior Morning Session Additional charge per funded session £6.50 / session 
-   Junior Lunch Session (12noon - 1.30pm) £10 / session 

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Good to know

-   • Fees are payable termly in advance during the first week of term. 
-   • A full term's notice is required in writing when a child leaves, or full fees in lieu. 
-   • No refunds or discounts are provided for holidays or other periods of absence. 
-   • A voluntary session charge covers healthy snacks, outings, special guests, and events. 
-   • Parents can opt out of the additional activity charge in writing and must then provide their own snacks. 
-   • Funded hours are offered between 9:00am and 3:45pm Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to 12:30pm on Fridays. 

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Downside Nursery

Inspection date

Jun 2025

Inspection no.

10399132

Lead inspector

Amanda Harrison

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282047)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122455)

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The Old School Room, Downside Road, Cobham, KT11 3NA 

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## Key facts

Opening hours

Open 5 days a week during term time (38 weeks per year), with additional holiday school weeks.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Registered with Ofsted

1986

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Downside Nursery

Last inspected 9 June 2025 · Amanda Harrison

Safeguarding effective 

Overall effectiveness 

Good 

Quality of education 

Good 

Behaviour and attitudes 

Good 

Personal development 

Good 

Leadership and management 

Good 

What it's like to attend

Children flourish in the small, welcoming and cosy nursery with a strong emphasis on supporting their well-being and promoting outdoor learning. Children happily arrive with enthusiasm and quickly engage in play, demonstrating confidence and secure bonds with staff who speak knowledgeably about the children in their care. The well-thought-out curriculum builds on what children know, with staff tailoring interactions to individual development needs.

Inspector highlights

-   Children flourish in a small, welcoming, and cosy nursery. 
-   There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's well-being and promoting outdoor learning. 
-   Children benefit from a well-thought-out and ambitious curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. 
-   Staff support children's emerging communication skills well, introducing complex words and encouraging correct naming of objects. 
-   The management has high expectations for the children and demonstrates a clear passion for providing the highest quality care and education. 

Areas to develop

-   1 review group activities to deepen children's level of engagement and maintain purposeful teaching. 

Inspection #10399132 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282047)

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with kindness and sensitivity. They know the developmental next steps for these children and keep this in mind during all their interactions.

Outdoor space

A strong emphasis is on promoting outdoor learning in the natural environment. Older children confidently explore their outdoor environment, leading their play as they animatedly search for bugs and flowers and work together to identify insects.

## Google Reviews of Downside Nursery

5.0 

(29 Google reviews) 

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Liz Mathew

6 months ago

Our two boys had a wonderful experience at Downside Nursery School. The staff have all been there for years and as a result it has a family feel that you and your children become a part of. The nursery has a great outdoor space for playing and learning. Children get involved in a variety of experiences, from growing veg to seeing tadpoles turn in to frogs. During winter, if it snows they get the sleds out and in summer they have sprinkler fun. Weekly music and playball sessions were a highlight for my boys and these lessons extended their skill set. The nursery introduces structured learning for the kids as they move into the senior room. Learning is based around a letter of the week and number games are all done in a relaxed and fun manner which really prepares them for school. The team builds a great relationship with children and sets up games and activities to keep the children engaged and always wanting to spend time there. We cannot recommend Downside Nursery highly enough. The staff are what make it such a magical place and our boys have such fond memories of the nursery and the teachers.

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Alexis Jenkins

8 months ago

Downside Nursery School has been an integral part of my family's life for the past 6 years. I am so happy we chose Downside because each of my three children - who all have very different personalities and interests - have thrived there. Sophie, Krys and the team get to know each child individually and put so much care into developing the whole child in each case. They offer a wonderful range of activities, including French, music, sport and art all taught by specialist teachers, but they are so gentle and creative that the children just think they are playing. The staff also make an effort to get to know the whole family and are very supportive of the big transition moments, like heading to big school! Each of my children was ready for primary school in no small part because of the way Downside prepared them. I am so sad our Downside era is over, but so happy we found it.

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Laura Moretti

2 years ago

Downside Nursery is an absolute gem! We are so grateful we found this fantastic family run nursery. We relocated from London and couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful and caring nursery to transition to so smoothly. From first contact Sophie, the nursery manager, was so helpful and responsive and supported both my son and our family to settle in so well. The staff are so caring and foster a real nurturing environment which helps the younger ones to settle into the junior room and carries through into the senior room which prepares them brilliantly for their next step to school. It’s testament to Sophie and Krys that all the staff have been with the nursery for number of years which also adds to the supportive environment and real family feel you get when you are there. They have a fabulous outside space with huge playground, lots of fun climbing equipment, a pond, cars, trikes and a playing field - this was a real hit with my son and he was always so excited to get to nursery! They put on an impressive Christmas show and a brilliant sports day which is fun for all the family and a lovely way to celebrate the end of the school year. They work hard to prepare the children so well for school, they have a programme of work with planned activities the children can chose to get involved and encourage learning through play. I was so impressed with my little ones development at nursery and his ability to count, recognise letters, sound out the phonics and write simple words. This has given him such a head start with school this year and helped him to settle in to the routine so well. I couldn’t recommend Downside highly enough. We’ve made friends for life and I am looking forward to being back with my second as soon as he is 2! Thank you so much to Sophie, Krys and the fantastic Downside team!

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Natalie

a year ago

A truly lovely playschool with a very experienced team who have a genuine affinity with toddlers. A kind, thoughtful, and completely trustworthy early years setting with a beautiful and spacious outdoor playground area. Sophie, Chrys, Angela, Sue and Sally all stand out as exceptionally connected with the children, offering them endless enthusiasm and real connection. I feel very lucky my child started their learning journey here. There is a good spread of activities- indoor and outdoor - and a happy community of children and parents. Thank you to the whole team!

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURINU5IeTJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875dfaef8f5fb15:0x17a7144e4a853efd)

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Kate Spooner

2 years ago

Downside Nursery is exceptional. The staff are incredible and have created the most wonderful nurturing environment where my eldest has flourished. They have prepared him so well for starting school - we can't thank you enough. We could not recommend Downside Nursery more highly - our youngest is about to start there and can't wait!

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Date: October 2011

-   June 2025 Good 
-   November 2019 Outstanding 
-   February 2016 Outstanding 
-   October 2011 Outstanding 

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