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Spring Pre School

Ofsted: Expected standard·St. Barnabus Church, Brinns Lane, CAMBERLEY, GU17 0BT · Hampshire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Spring Pre School in Camberley, established in 2007, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years in a welcoming, inclusive environment. The setting operates term-time only, Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:00.

Leaders and staff have exceptional knowledge of children, with inclusive practices firmly embedded and tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children make steady progress. The curriculum, based on the EYFS, is carefully planned to build on existing knowledge and skills, supporting children in developing communication, language, and physical skills.

Children benefit from a rich outdoor curriculum, offering frequent opportunities for exploration and play, including a mud kitchen and activities that develop large muscle groups and coordination. The pre-school fosters independence and positive attitudes through self-care and daily routines, preparing children well for their next stage of learning.

Parents consistently praise the exciting outdoor area and the strong communication with staff regarding their children's progress.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children and their families at this inclusive pre-school. Children happily enter the setting and are eager to find their friends and choose what they want to play with. The curriculum effectively supports communication development, with staff modelling new vocabulary and encouraging children to share ideas. Children are well-prepared for the next stage of learning, developing independence and positive attitudes through self-care and daily routines.

Inclusive practiceRich outdoor curriculumStrong communicationPhysical development priorityTailored SEND support

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00, Friday: 08:00 - 15:00

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Spring Pre School

Last inspected 9 March 2026

What it's like to attend

Staff warmly welcome children and their families at this inclusive pre-school. Children happily enter the setting and are eager to find their friends and choose what they want to play with. The curriculum effectively supports communication development, with staff modelling new vocabulary and encouraging children to share ideas. Children are well-prepared for the next stage of learning, developing independence and positive attitudes through self-care and daily routines.

Inspector highlights

  • Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make steady progress in their learning and development.
  • The curriculum is carefully planned to build on what children already know and can do, helping children develop the knowledge and skills needed for future success.
  • Children make steady progress in their communication and language skills, with staff modelling new vocabulary and encouraging conversation.
  • Physical development is a clear priority; children develop fine and large motor skills through thoughtfully planned activities.
  • Leaders have taken swift action since the previous inspection to improve lunchtime routines, promoting a secure and supportive environment.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to strengthen strategies for engaging all parents and carers, particularly those who are harder to reach, to further develop consistency in children's care and learning.
  • 2Leaders should continue to support staff to further embed consistent routines across the setting so that children increasingly understand expectations and confidently manage transitions throughout the day.
  • 3Leaders should further develop staff's practice to ensure whole-group sessions are consistently engaging and effectively support all children's learning and participation.
Inspection #10394483 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff have an exceptional knowledge of children, and inclusive practice is embedded throughout the setting. Staff provide targeted one-to-one support and adapt activities for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they can access learning and make progress. Leaders ensure staff have training and mentoring to provide targeted and systematic provision for children with SEND and other vulnerable learners.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from a rich outdoor curriculum that provides frequent opportunities for exploration and play. They enjoy using the mud kitchen, making potions, and experimenting with mixing coloured water. Outdoors, children build larger muscle groups and coordination by lifting tyres, hammering nails, and engaging in physical play.

Inspection history

Date: October 2014

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • May 2025Requires improvement
  • October 2019Good
  • October 2014Outstanding

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