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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Ripley Pre-School # Ripley Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · Ripley C of E Infant School, Wentworth Close, WOKING, GU23 6ED · Surrey Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Surrey About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ripley Pre-School, established in 2003 and re-registered in 2012, operates from the former Ripley Church of England Primary School, offering childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm during term-time only, the pre-school received a Good rating at its latest Ofsted inspection on 5th February 2025. Children are warmly welcomed by friendly and caring staff who understand their unique personalities, ensuring they feel happy and eager to participate in activities. New children receive ample support to settle at their own pace, fostering close relationships with staff whom they actively seek out to join in games. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on promoting personal, social, and emotional development, helping children to make friends and enhance their well-being. Staff model kindness and good manners, which children readily mirror, demonstrating an understanding of how their behaviour impacts others. Communication skills are supported through staff extending children's language and aiding pronunciation. Children are provided with daily opportunities for physical activity in the fresh air, encouraged to take managed risks as they balance on giant balls and kick footballs. They also engage in activities such as birdwatching and making bird feeders, learning about the natural world around them. What it's like As children arrive, they are warmly welcomed by the friendly, caring staff, who understand each child's unique personality. Children are happy and eager to take part in activities. The children who are new to the pre-school receive lots of support and attention to help them settle at their own pace. Children build close relationships with staff and actively seek them out to join in their games. Good Ofsted rating Warm and caring staff Focus on personal development Outdoor play opportunities Strong parent partnerships Term-time only ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ripley Pre-School Last inspected 5 February 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 As children arrive, they are warmly welcomed by the friendly, caring staff, who understand each child's unique personality. Children are happy and eager to take part in activities. The children who are new to the pre-school receive lots of support and attention to help them settle at their own pace. Children build close relationships with staff and actively seek them out to join in their games. Inspector highlights - Management and staff are committed to providing good-quality childcare and providing every opportunity for all children to thrive. - Children form close bonds with staff, who know them well and provide cuddles and reassurance. - Staff place a high priority on developing children's confidence and independence, teaching them to put on outdoor clothing and manage personal care. - Children are provided daily opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air and take managed risks in their play. - Partnerships with parents are good, and parents report children are happy and settled. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop a more secure understanding of how to target activities to support the skills and knowledge children need to learn next. Inspection #10338022 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270600) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ripley Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10338022 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270600)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458470) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Ripley C of E Infant School, Wentworth Close, WOKING, GU23 6ED Opening hours Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm [© 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#/-0.49727/51.29958/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near WOKING - [Day nurseries in WOKING](/search?q=WOKING) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ripley-pre-school-gu23-6ed-ey458470) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that their children are happy attending > parents comment on children's close relationships with staff and how well their children have settled in > Parents are pleased with the regular information they receive about their child's care and learning progress, and how they can consistently support their child's development at home Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff provide daily opportunities for children to be physically active in the fresh air. They encourage children to take managed risks in their play as they practise new skills, such as balancing on giant balls and kicking a football into the goal. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: July 2013 - February 2025 Good - February 2024 Requires improvement - May 2018 Good - July 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Ripley Pre-School ### Is Ripley Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### What grade did Ofsted give Ripley Pre-School? ### What do parents value about Ripley Pre-School? ## About the setting Ripley Pre-School originally registered in 2003 and re-registered in 2012. The preschool is located in the former Ripley Church of England Primary School, Ripley. It employs four members of staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school provides government funded early education places for children aged from two to four years. 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