--- title: "Scorton Village Preschool | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/scorton-village-preschool-dl10-6dn-400323 description: "Scorton Village Preschool — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Scorton Village Preschool Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · The Annex, War Memorial Institute, Scorton, DL10 6DN · North Yorkshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority North Yorkshire ## About this early years setting Scorton Village Preschool, registered with Ofsted in 1991, provides an outstanding early years experience in Scorton, North Yorkshire. Located in a purpose-built extension at the War Memorial Institute, the preschool offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from 2 to 4 years old flourish. The dedicated staff, all holding at least a Level 3 early years qualification, create a welcoming atmosphere, fostering strong and trusting relationships vital for children to feel secure and eager to learn. 30pm during term time, with government-funded childcare available. The highly ambitious curriculum sparks curiosity and wonder through meaningful indoor and outdoor experiences, such as growing herbs and exploring complex obstacle courses. This enables children to develop excellent physical skills, remarkable health awareness, and a deep understanding of the world, with mathematics woven into daily routines. The preschool also excels in promoting communication, language development, and a strong sense of cultural awareness and belonging, ensuring that all children, including those with SEND and EAL, make rapid progress. What it's like Children flourish in this highly inclusive, nurturing and inspiring pre-school, warmly welcomed by skilled and caring staff who know them exceptionally well. Strong and trusting relationships are at the heart of the pre-school, helping children to feel safe, secure and eager to learn. The environment is thoughtfully designed to excite and engage children, who are immersed in meaningful and well-planned experiences, indoors and outdoors, that spark their curiosity and wonder. Highly inclusive Nurturing environment Ambitious curriculum Excellent physical development Strong parent partnerships ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 5.30pm Term time / All Year Term_time_only Registered with Ofsted 1991 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Scorton Village Preschool Last inspected 10 June 2025 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children flourish in this highly inclusive, nurturing and inspiring pre-school, warmly welcomed by skilled and caring staff who know them exceptionally well. - The environment is thoughtfully designed to excite and engage children and they are immersed in meaningful and well-planned experiences, indoors and outdoors, that spark their curiosity and wonder. - Staff seamlessly thread children's communication and language development through every aspect of practice and the curriculum, modelling rich vocabulary and asking thought-provoking questions. - The highly ambitious curriculum skilfully builds on children's interests, while broadening their knowledge and skills through diverse activities. - Staff promote children's physical development exceptionally, with children eagerly challenging themselves by designing complex obstacle courses and using real tools thoughtfully. - Children demonstrate a remarkable awareness of how to keep themselves healthy and safe, making highly considered choices. - Partnerships with parents and carers are built on trust and mutual respect, with staff fully involving them in their children's learning. - Leadership and management are inspirational, with leaders ensuring staff are highly reflective and committed to continuous improvement. Inspection #10392906 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281953) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide highly personalised support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are fully included and make rapid progress. EAL / language support Staff provide highly personalised support for children who speak English as an additional language, ensuring they are fully included and make rapid progress. ## Google Reviews of Scorton Village Preschool 5.0 (1 Google review) Vanessa Rafelt 6 years ago A fantastic preschool. My children loved going here. The staff are fantastic they really care about the children and are very approachable. It is a nice size so the children get lots of attention and there are always fun things to do and trips out. I would recommend this preschool without any reservations. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ0NFBqWlRREAE!2m1!1s0x487ea1bde788848b:0x844ccc0d5378d472) Reviews from Google for Scorton Village Preschool. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=9533218868843566194&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2010 - June 2025 Outstanding - October 2019 Outstanding - January 2014 Outstanding - May 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Scorton Village Preschool ### How does Scorton Village Preschool support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Scorton Village Preschool? ### What does Scorton Village Preschool do well? ### How was Scorton Village Preschool rated by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Scorton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Scorton Village Preschool. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Little Learners Nursery Centre Richmond · DL10 6HB 4.3(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-centre-ltd-dl10-6hb-400087 - Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery - Catterick Catterick Garrison · DL9 4QN 4.4(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-catterick-dl9-4qn-ey498073 - Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Mini Explorers Crabtree Northallerton · DL7 9LN 3.4(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-crabtree-ltd-dl7-9ln-2512712 - Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries Hipswell Catterick Garrison · DL9 4BB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-hipswell-dl9-4bb-2783407 - Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### Kidz Catterick Catterick Garrison · DL9 3JD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidz-catterick-dl9-3jd-2775349 - Ofsted: Outstanding 4.7 mi ### White Rabbit Pre School Catterick Garrison · DL9 3BH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/white-rabbit-pre-school-dl9-3bh-503584 See all nurseries in Scorton →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Scorton ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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