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Gosforth Nursery in Seascale

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Gosforth Nursery, Wasdale Road, Seascale, CA20 1AZ · Cumberland
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Cumberland

About this day nursery

Gosforth C of E Primary School and Nursery is a village educational institution that caters to both primary school children and nursery-aged youngsters. The nursery is integrated within the broader school environment, which has received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

The institution is a voluntary controlled school, meaning it adheres to the local authority's admission arrangements. While the website doesn't explicitly detail the nursery's unique philosophy, the school's overall Christian values, ethos, and vision likely extend to the nursery provision, focusing on holistic development.

The school emphasises a structured learning environment, including a defined school day schedule, and a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates specific phonics and reading schemes. The nursery also embraces modern educational tools, as evidenced by its use of certain teaching resources.

What it's like

Staff know children and families well at the bright and friendly nursery; children are greeted warmly, choose from a wide range of well-planned activities and are guided through routines by skilled staff. Children learn both indoors and outside each day and are well prepared for their move on to school.

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Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.45am - 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Gosforth Nursery

Last inspected 15 July 2025 · Amy Johnson

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

Staff know children and families well at the bright and friendly nursery; children are greeted warmly, choose from a wide range of well-planned activities and are guided through routines by skilled staff. Children learn both indoors and outside each day and are well prepared for their move on to school.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children and families well and provide a bright, friendly environment.
  • Staff support children to make good progress across a carefully considered and ambitious curriculum.
  • Children learn indoors and outside each day using thoughtfully planned outdoor classrooms and garden areas.
  • Children with SEND are well supported through strong collaborative working with other professionals, and funding is used appropriately for individual support.
  • Parents praise the nursery and staff's kind and caring manner, and staff maintain a sound two-way flow of information with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen arrangements to support all staff with professional and personal coaching to enable them to fulfil their roles as effectively as possible.
  • 2Strengthen the knowledge and understanding that those in governance have about their roles and responsibilities, particularly regarding policies and procedures.
Inspection #10392389 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those with different learning styles well. Children with SEND are well supported and collaborative working with other professionals involved in their care is strong, and funding is used appropriately to enable individual support so that all children make appropriate progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children learn both indoors and outside each day and use outdoor classrooms and garden areas that have been thoughtfully planned to promote inclusive learning. They also use the school field for nature walks and adventures and participate in local community events.

Parent Reviews of Gosforth Nursery

5.0
(1)
Nicholas “Nic” Clarke
9 years ago

A nursery who genuinely care for the children they look after. Very good facilities and helpful staff. Outstanding.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • July 2025Good
  • August 2019Good
  • May 2014Outstanding

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