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This provides a full day of care and learning, Monday through Friday, aligning with typical working hours for parents." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Gorran Pre-School support children with special educational needs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Gorran Pre-School's staff are adept at quickly identifying any gaps in children's learning and development, providing" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the learning approach at Gorran Pre-School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Gorran Pre-School provides an ambitious curriculum that is designed to foster problem-solving skills, confidence, and resilience in children. 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AUSTELL, PL26 6LH · Cornwall Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Gorran School, located in Gorran, St Austell, PL26 6LH, is a primary school dedicated to fostering a vibrant, active, and happy learning environment. The school prides itself on developing each child within a caring, family-like atmosphere, a sentiment echoed by its students, staff, and parents. Praised in its Ofsted report for being a welcoming school with warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils, Gorran School maintains high expectations, ensuring children learn well and thrive. It cultivates good behaviour both in lessons and during social times, where children of all ages play together, fostering a sense of safety and community belonging. The school particularly focuses on instilling a love of reading and preparing its pupils for life beyond primary education. Gorran School actively engages with the wider community, employing an open-door policy and regularly communicating with parents through newsletters, notice boards, emails, and text messages. They also hold consultation evenings and provide written reports to keep parents informed about their child's progress. The school also offers various extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and a forest school. What it's like Children thrive in this warm and friendly pre-school, benefiting from bespoke settling-in sessions and dedicated staff support, which helps new children settle quickly and build close bonds. Staff provide an ambitious curriculum that focuses on problem-solving, confidence, and resilience, leading to children being proactive learners with high levels of engagement in their play. Welcoming environment High expectations Community-focused Love of reading Forest School ## 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://gorranschool.co.uk/parents/admissions/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gorran Pre-School Last inspected 23 September 2025 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 thrive in this warm and friendly pre-school, benefiting from bespoke settling-in sessions and dedicated staff support, which helps new children settle quickly and build close bonds. Staff provide an ambitious curriculum that focuses on problem-solving, confidence, and resilience, leading to children being proactive learners with high levels of engagement in their play. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in this warm and friendly pre-school. - Staff provide an ambitious and engaging curriculum. - Children are proactive learners who show excitement and high levels of engagement in their play. - Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and teach them to be kind and helpful. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff encouraging active involvement in children's development. Areas to develop - 1 provide further opportunities for children to hear, understand and learn new and advanced words beyond their current vocabulary - 2 support children to learn about good hygiene practices and why this is important, particularly for dealing with runny noses. Inspection #10407935 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289939) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Gorran Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407935 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289939)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509092) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://gorranschool.co.uk/) Gorran, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 6LH Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-4.80778/50.24312/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ST. AUSTELL - [Day nurseries in ST. AUSTELL](/search?q=ST.+AUSTELL) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=gorran-pre-school-pl26-6lh-509092) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify gaps in children's learning and development quickly and provide impactful interventions. Funding for disadvantaged children is used effectively to meet their needs, ensuring all children make good progress. Outdoor space The environment indoors and outdoors allows children to select their own resources and activities. Children work together to create tunnels and hills in the sandpit. Inspection history Date: May 2012 - September 2025 Good - January 2020 Good - May 2016 Good - July 2015 Good - May 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Gorran Pre-School ### What is Gorran Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Gorran Pre-School? ### Does Gorran Pre-School offer funded hours? ### What age range does Gorran Pre-School cater for? ### What are the opening hours for Gorran Pre-School? ### How does Gorran Pre-School support children with special educational needs? ### What is the learning approach at Gorran Pre-School? ### How does Gorran Pre-School engage with parents? ### What kind of outdoor play can children experience at Gorran Pre-School? ### How can I contact Gorran Pre-School? ## About the setting Gorran Pre-School is run by a voluntary committee and was registered in 1977. It is located in Gorran, Cornwall, and is open Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm, term time only. There are three members of staff, two of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3, and one is unqualified. The pre-school provides government funded early years education for all eligible children. URN 509092 Registered person Gorran Preschool Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in ST. 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