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Southam Primary Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·Southam Primary School, St. James Road, Southam, CV47 0QB · Warwickshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Warwickshire

About this day nursery

Southam Primary Pre School LTD, located within Southam Primary School in Warwickshire, has been providing a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 since it was registered in 2013, though it has operated since 1992. The pre-school earned a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 16 July 2025, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education and care.

With a dedicated team of seven childcare staff, six of whom hold early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 7, the setting ensures children receive excellent support. The curriculum is designed to be engaging, encouraging outdoor exploration and fostering an early understanding of environmental care, including an 'eco-warrior' character named 'Ozzie' who promotes mindfulness about waste.

Children enjoy a variety of open-ended and adult-led activities, developing independence and a positive attitude towards learning while preparing for their transition to school. The pre-school also prioritises strong partnerships with parents, offering home visits and maintaining 'fantastic' communication.

What it's like

Staff are very welcoming, and a strong key-person system helps children feel secure and safe. Children enjoy a variety of engaging experiences, including outdoor exploration, and develop an early understanding of environmental care. They take pride in their achievements and demonstrate a positive attitude toward learning.

Engaging curriculumOutdoor explorationStrong parent partnershipsEnvironmental awarenessPositive learning attitudes

Key facts

Opening hours

Sessions are from 8.45am until 3.15pm.

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Southam Primary Pre School

Last inspected 16 July 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are very welcoming, and a strong key-person system helps children feel secure and safe. Children enjoy a variety of engaging experiences, including outdoor exploration, and develop an early understanding of environmental care. They take pride in their achievements and demonstrate a positive attitude toward learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are very welcoming, with a strong key-person system that helps children feel secure and safe.
  • Leaders have designed and implement an engaging curriculum, encouraging outdoor exploration and environmental awareness.
  • Children take pride in their achievements, demonstrating a positive attitude toward learning.
  • Staff offer a diverse range of open-ended and adult-led activities, encouraging exploration and problem-solving.
  • Leaders are reflective and continually work to improve activities and experiences, supporting staff's professional development.
  • Leaders and staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all children, including those with SEND, make the best possible progress.
  • Parents are very complimentary, describing a 'professional, encouraging and nurturing environment' with 'fantastic' communication.
  • The pre-school prides itself on its strong transition arrangements, with reports completed for children and visits from school teachers.

Areas to develop

  • 1Review the organisation of group activities to ensure all children remain focused and engaged in their learning.
  • 2Build on children's communication and language skills further by using more open-ended questions to extend their thinking.
Inspection #10409654 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best possible progress. Staff swiftly provide support to close any gaps in learning and ensure appropriate target plans are in place for good progress. Any additional funding received is used to meet individual needs effectively.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a variety of experiences that encourage them to spend time outside and explore the world around them, observing the growth of vegetables and herbs, and exploring the garden for minibeasts. Outdoors, children enjoy a variety of physical activities, including climbing and balancing.

Inspection history

Date: October 2013

  • July 2025Good
  • February 2020Outstanding
  • October 2013Outstanding

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