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Oakfield Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·Groby Road, Altrincham, WA14 1RS · Trafford
Number of places
125 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Trafford

About this day nursery

Oakfield Nursery School Ltd in Altrincham, WA14, registered in 2004, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4. 15pm all year round, creates an exciting and stimulating environment where children thrive.

A dedicated staff of 63, with many holding high-level early years qualifications, ensures a rich and sequenced curriculum. They focus on individual development, fostering exceptional communication and literacy skills, and promoting healthy lifestyles through activities like challenging climbing frames and woodworking.

The nurturing environment encourages children to be confident, independent learners, and respectful individuals, eager to explore and learn new things both indoors and during frequent outdoor excursions to local woods and the beach. Staff also work closely with parents, offering workshops to support early reading and writing skills at home, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's development.

What it's like

Children experience an exciting, stimulating, and carefully thought-out environment. Their key person welcomes them and shows genuine interest in their lives, helping them to form fabulous bonds. Staff ensure children with specific talents develop their skills further, and all children are nurtured and cherished as individuals, showing excellent behaviour and respect for one another.

Awe and wonderExceptional communicationRich curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, between 7.45am and 6.15pm, all year round.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oakfield Nursery School

Last inspected 10 August 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children experience an exciting, stimulating, and carefully thought-out environment. Their key person welcomes them and shows genuine interest in their lives, helping them to form fabulous bonds. Staff ensure children with specific talents develop their skills further, and all children are nurtured and cherished as individuals, showing excellent behaviour and respect for one another.

Inspector highlights

  • Children experience the awe and wonder of the world at this nursery.
  • Children have exceptional communication and literacy skills.
  • The long-standing team have developed a rich and sequenced curriculum.
  • Staff know children exceptionally well.
  • Children lead healthy lifestyles and develop their physical skills exceptionally well.
  • Learning about respect for living things and nature is a core feature of the curriculum.
  • Children learn mathematics through play.
  • Parents have precise knowledge of what their children are working on and how they can provide input at home.
Inspection #10129166 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children fully immerse themselves in outdoor learning during frequent visits to local woods and the beach. Upon their return, they access a magnificent space called 'nature nursery', where they learn more about their discoveries.

EAL / language support

The nursery supports children who speak English as an additional language.

Google Reviews of Oakfield Nursery School

5.0
(2 Google reviews)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • August 2022Outstanding
  • March 2016Outstanding
  • May 2009Outstanding

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