--- title: "Squirrels of St Marys — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Squirrels of St Marys, a nursery in Gosport — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Squirrels of St Marys # Squirrels of St Marys Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Anns Hill Road, Gosport, PO12 3NB · Hampshire Number of places 36 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Gosport, operates under the Diocese of Portsmouth and is maintained by Hampshire County Council. The school serves the parishes of Gosport, Bridgemary, Stubbington, and Lee-on-Solent. With a published admissions number of 30, the school follows the Local Authority's co-ordinated admissions procedure for primary schools, with the Governing Body ultimately allocating places. Admissions for the reception class close on January 15th each year, with decision letters sent out by April 16th. The school has a detailed oversubscription policy, prioritising Catholic looked-after children, other Catholic children, non-Catholic looked-after children, heritage Catholics, and children of other Christian/faith categories before considering other applicants. Siblings of current students receive priority in tie-breaking situations, followed by proximity to the school determined by Hampshire County Council's GIS. In the rare event of identical distances, random allocation is used. The school also offers provisions for applications outside the normal age group, including for summer-born children, and has a waiting list system that re-ranks applicants according to the admissions criteria. Our ethos For the purpose of these admission arrangements a baptised Catholic means a person baptised in a church in communion with the See of Rome, or a person received into the Catholic Church. The understanding of Catholic practice for the purpose of admission to schools in the Diocese of Portsmouth is “membership of the Catholic Church and attendance at Sunday Mass (this includes a Saturday evening Vigil Mass) and evidenced by a priest on the supplementary information form. What it's like Children of all abilities eagerly engage in physical activity. They move with confidence across crates, planks and tyres and have access to quiet areas that are carefully arranged with cushions, curtains and lights. Compassionate staff help children to be calm and content in this relaxed setting. Catholic primary school Hampshire County Council maintained In-year admissions ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.stmarysgosport.co.uk/admission-arrangements) ## Key facts Age range Reception to Year 6 Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Squirrels of St Marys Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10295790 Lead inspector David Watkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231036)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646626) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.stmarysgosport.co.uk/) St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Anns Hill Road, Gosport, PO12 3NB [© 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#/-1.14746/50.8/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Gosport - [Day nurseries in Gosport](/search?q=Gosport) - [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=squirrels-of-st-marys-po12-3nb-2646626) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Squirrels of St Marys Last inspected 19 September 2023 · David Watkins 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 Children of all abilities eagerly engage in physical activity. They move with confidence across crates, planks and tyres and have access to quiet areas that are carefully arranged with cushions, curtains and lights. Compassionate staff help children to be calm and content in this relaxed setting. Inspector highlights - Staff have a strong, inclusive ethos for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Staff use a range of effective techniques to support children to understand, including Makaton, visual cards, and visual timetables. - Children with SEND follow individual education plans under the guidance of the enthusiastic special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). - The positive and engaging manager is continually evaluating ways to enhance the provision for the children. - Children are encouraged to develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of the natural world. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to provide more consistent opportunities for children to experience language that is appropriate to their level of language development. Inspection #10295790 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231036) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents of new starters report that their children have settled quickly and look forward to coming to the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have a strong, inclusive ethos for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children have access to quiet areas carefully arranged with cushions, curtains and lights, which helps children with sensory processing difficulties or who struggle to regulate their emotions. Children with SEND follow individual education plans under the guidance of the enthusiastic special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), and as a result, children with SEND are improving their language and emotional regulation. Outdoor space Children demonstrate a love of the outdoors. They run and chase each other outside, undeterred by cold, wind or rain. The provision of more age-appropriate gym equipment outside has provided children of all ages with safe and engaging spaces in which to play and learn. Inspection history Date: September 2023 - October 2023 Good - September 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Squirrels of St Marys ### What is Squirrels of St Marys' Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Squirrels of St Marys? ### What age range does Squirrels of St Marys cater for? ### Does Squirrels of St Marys offer support for children with special educational needs? ### What kind of outdoor space does Squirrels of St Marys have? ### Does Squirrels of St Marys operate during term-time only? ### How can I contact Squirrels of St Marys? ### Are children happy and settled at Squirrels of St Marys? ## About the setting Squirrels of St. Mary's is located on the same site as St. Mary's Catholic Primary School in Gosport. It registered at its current location in 2021 and shares toileting facilities with the primary school. The nursery is part of the Squirrels Nursery Ltd family-run chain of nurseries. It is open each weekday, during school term times only, from 8am until 4pm. There are four staff, three of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. 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