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St Marys Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
·St. Marys Pre-School, Park Street, WORKSOP, S80 1HH · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

St Marys Pre-School in Worksop, established in 1976 as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting, provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open Monday to Friday during term time from 9 am to 3 pm, the pre-school received an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 26 June 2025.

The dedicated staff, all qualified to at least Level 3 in early years, are noted for knowing the children exceptionally well and fostering kind, supportive interactions that promote well-being. The pre-school effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through sensory spaces and flexible routines, ensuring all children make good progress.

What it's like

Children are well cared for and make good progress at this inclusive pre-school. Staff carefully plan the environment to allow for choice and meaningful learning opportunities. Staff know the children exceptionally well and model kind and supportive interactions that promote children's well-being.

Good Ofsted rating2-4 yearsTerm-timeStrong parent partnershipsEffective SEND supportOutdoor physical development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Marys Pre-School

Last inspected 26 June 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

Children are well cared for and make good progress at this inclusive pre-school. Staff carefully plan the environment to allow for choice and meaningful learning opportunities. Staff know the children exceptionally well and model kind and supportive interactions that promote children's well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn and play in an outdoor area that fully promotes children's physical development.
  • Management ensure pupil premium funding is used effectively.
  • Staff understand the importance of promoting children's good health and hygiene.
  • Children progress well with their fine motor skills and demonstrate they can write their name, use scissors and create insects from play dough.
  • Management and staff create strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the areas of maths where the curriculum is not as strong, so that children are gaining better opportunities to practise recognising numerals.
Inspection #10399757 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents and carers. They feel welcomed and express there is a genuine love and care for their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff sensitively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by creating sensory spaces and flexible routines that meet their needs. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress in their learning as a result.

Outdoor space

Children learn and play in an outdoor area that fully promotes children's physical development. Staff encourage children to work together to build an obstacle course, lift equipment, and demonstrate to each other how to move around the obstacle course.

Inspection history

Date: April 2005

  • August 2025Good
  • June 2025Good
  • January 2020Good
  • December 2019Good
  • June 2016Good
  • May 2016Good
  • June 2011Good
  • June 2011Good
  • February 2007Good
  • April 2005Good

Frequently asked about St Marys Pre-School

About the setting

St Marys Pre-School registered in 1976 and is situated in Worksop. The pre-school employs eight members of childcare staff, all holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time only, with sessions from 9am until 3pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
253100
Registered person
St Marys Pre-School (Worksop) Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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