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Knowle Nursery School # Knowle Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2025) · Park Mead Primary School, Park Drive, Cranleigh, GU6 7HB · Surrey Number of places 45 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Surrey About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Knowle Nursery School, located in Cranleigh, GU6 7HB, offers a nurturing environment for young children. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development through various activities and a dedicated team of educators. They emphasise a holistic approach to early years education, with a commitment to continuous professional development for their staff. The school owner, Bryony Creed, has a background in business and management, and is also an Early Years Teacher and Forest School Leader. She took over the nursery in 2013, continuing a family legacy as her mother previously owned it for over 25 years. The nursery offers comprehensive programmes that include optional enrichment activities alongside regular sessions, aiming to broaden children's experiences and foster their well-being and individual interests. The school provides a welcoming setting for children to explore, learn, and build confidence. Our ethos Knowle Nursery School Limited is committed to a holistic approach to early years education, aiming to broaden children's experiences and foster their well-being and individual interests. They emphasise supporting children's development through various activities, with a dedicated team of educators and a commitment to continuous professional development for their staff. The nursery is also a Forest School setting. What it's like Children at this highly stimulating nursery make superb progress. Dedicated staff have fostered respectful and nurturing relationships with children and their families. Children demonstrate excellent behaviour and flourish with self-confidence, playing harmoniously in an inclusive environment. Forest School Leader on staff Family-run business Focus on continuous professional development ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around hourly rates for additional paid hours, which vary depending on the child's age. Extra fees apply for enhanced sessions. A registration fee is required for families booking paid hours or additional activities outside of funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A non-refundable registration fee applies when enrolling for paid hours, additional hours, or enhanced activities. - Hourly fees are differentiated by age band for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Knowle Nursery School Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10376937 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272222)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469375) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=knowle-nursery-school-limited-gu6-7hb-ey469375) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 3.00pm; Friday: 8.30am - 12.30pm (from September 2026, Friday will extend to 3.00pm). Two-year-olds can access a shorter morning session until 12.30pm, Monday to Thursday. Age range 2-4 year olds Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Knowle Nursery School Last inspected 14 February 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 at this highly stimulating nursery make superb progress. Dedicated staff have fostered respectful and nurturing relationships with children and their families. Children demonstrate excellent behaviour and flourish with self-confidence, playing harmoniously in an inclusive environment. Inspector highlights - Leadership and management are extremely strong, with managers showing faultless passion and dedication to providing high-quality care and education for all children, especially those who are disadvantaged or have SEND. - The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, with well-trained staff successfully challenging children's learning through awe-inspiring interactions and extensive knowledge of each child. - The staff support children's language development exceptionally well, providing a variety of ways to broaden children's vocabulary and ensuring strong foundations in communication and language for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language. - Children with SEND receive excellent support and make superb progress, with robust assessments and expert knowledge used to swiftly identify learning needs and provide prompt, specific, and tailored support. - Staff encourage children to take reasonable risks and help them to recognise hazards independently, building excellent foundations for keeping themselves safe. Inspection #10376937 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272222) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers are committed to providing high quality care and education for all children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND receive excellent support and make superb progress to blossom alongside their friends. With robust assessments in place, managers and staff use their expert knowledge to swiftly identify learning needs at the earliest opportunity. Staff work with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive the care and guidance needed. The prompt, specific and tailored support children receive helps them to make remarkable progress. Outdoor space When outside, staff support children's physical development as they guide them to jump from one stepping stone to another. Children trust staff as they leap with confidence. They learn to be resilient and manage suitable risks themselves. Inspection history Date: May 2014 - February 2025 Outstanding - September 2019 Outstanding - May 2014 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Knowle Nursery School ### How is Knowle Nursery School Limited classified by Ofsted? ### How big is Knowle Nursery School Limited? ### What outdoor provision does Knowle Nursery School Limited have? ### What are the opening hours at Knowle Nursery School Limited? ### Does Knowle Nursery School Limited offer holiday or wraparound care? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cranleigh Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Knowle Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Christopher Robin Day Nursery Cranleigh · GU6 7AN ](/nursery/christopher-robin-day-nursery-gu6-7an-119992) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.4 mi ### Outdoor Owls Guildford Shamley Green · GU5 0SQ 5.0(23 reviews) ](/nursery/outdoor-owls-guildford-gu5-0sq-2767633) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Little Harriers Cranleigh · GU6 8TB 3.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-harriers-gu6-8tb-ey289534) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Peaslake Nursery Guildford · GU5 9ST ](/nursery/peaslake-nursery-gu5-9st-ey470264) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Castle Nursery and Preschool Guildford · GU5 0RS 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-gu5-0rs-ey305518) - [ Awaiting first inspection 5.0 mi ### Little Forest Folk Winkworth Godalming · GU8 4AD ](/nursery/little-forest-folk-winkworth-gu8-4ad-2817499) [See all nurseries in Cranleigh →](/search?q=Cranleigh) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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