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The Crypt Pre-School

Ofsted: Expected standard·St. Mary's Church, Killigrew Street, Falmouth, TR11 3PR · Cornwall
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

The Crypt Pre-School, located in Falmouth, Cornwall, has been providing childcare on non-domestic premises since its registration with Ofsted on March 31, 1970, and currently caters to children aged 2 to 4 years old. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on January 15, 2026, the pre-school operates Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and on Fridays from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM during term time.

The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with an ambitious, coherent, and sequential approach designed to build on children's prior knowledge and prepare them for their next stage of learning. The pre-school excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, rapidly identifying individual needs and providing targeted support and interventions.

Funding streams such as the early years pupil premium are efficiently allocated to enhance provision, including specialist equipment and high-quality staff training. Daily outdoor play opportunities are provided, allowing children to develop coordination and balance.

Parents consistently commend the effective communication from staff regarding their children's progress and the unwavering support they receive on childcare matters.

Our ethos

The Crypt Pre-school supports children with special needs, children who speak English as an additional language and children with other cultural backgrounds.

What it's like

Children exhibit enthusiasm and readiness for learning, demonstrating sustained focus in activities. Their social confidence is evident as they articulate their play and seek assistance when needed. This supportive environment enables all children to achieve and flourish, preparing them well for the next stage of learning.

Targeted SEND supportAmbitious curriculumEffective communication

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM (term time only)

Session types

Full day care, Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions

Age range

Early Years

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Staff

6 permanent staff

Established

1970

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 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, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Crypt Pre-School

Last inspected 15 January 2026 · Victoria Jones

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children exhibit enthusiasm and readiness for learning, demonstrating sustained focus in activities. Their social confidence is evident as they articulate their play and seek assistance when needed. This supportive environment enables all children to achieve and flourish, preparing them well for the next stage of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are rapidly identified and receive targeted support.
  • Funding streams like the early years pupil premium are allocated efficiently to enhance provision.
  • The curriculum is ambitious, coherent, and sequential, building on children's prior knowledge.
  • Leaders demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of statutory requirements and child development.
  • A culture of continuous improvement is fostered with staff regularly participating in professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should expand the teaching of mathematics to enhance children's early mathematical knowledge even more.
  • 2Leaders should enhance strategies to consistently support children to understand how their behaviour impacts on others.
  • 3Leaders should develop strategies to further support children to make healthy choices about food.
Inspection #10125929 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), or who are disadvantaged, are rapidly identified and receive targeted support from leaders and staff. Staff ensure that individual learning needs, including those related to SEND, are consistently recognised and met through tailored interventions. Leaders and staff play a pivotal role in enriching experiences for children who are disadvantaged and children with SEND, successfully addressing learning gaps as soon as they arise. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from targeted adaptations and demonstrate significant improvement from their initial baselines due to targeted support, ensuring measurable progress in their development.

Outdoor space

Staff provide daily opportunities for outdoor exercise. Children develop coordination and balance as they ride inside toy cars or push toy dolls in prams.

Inspection history

Date: December 2010

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

  • June 2020Good
  • May 2015Outstanding
  • December 2010Good

Frequently asked about The Crypt Pre-School

About the setting

The Crypt Pre-School is a Childcare on non-domestic premises setting registered on 31/03/1970. It is located at St. Mary's Church, Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3PR. The registered person is The Crypt Pre-School Committee. It operates from Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30.

URN
102806
Registered person
The Crypt Pre-School Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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