--- title: "The Denning Montessori School — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "The Denning Montessori School, a nursery in Henley on Thames — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos 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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The Denning Montessori School # The Denning Montessori School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Fawley Village Hall, Fawley, Henley on Thames, RG9 6JA · Buckinghamshire Number of places 18 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Buckinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Denning Montessori School, located in Fawley Village, Henley-on-Thames, offers a nurturing and nature-focused environment for young children. Integrating both Montessori and Forest School philosophies, the school emphasises holistic development, aiming to foster emotional intelligence, social responsibility, and essential life skills. The curriculum is designed to embrace each child's unique potential, preparing them to build a fulfilling life. The school prides itself on its strong partnership with parents, creating a supportive community where children can thrive. With a focus on outdoor learning and hands-on experiences, Denning Montessori provides a stimulating educational journey. Our ethos The Denning Montessori School integrates Montessori and Forest School philosophies, focusing on holistic development, emotional intelligence, social responsibility, and life skills. It offers a nurturing, nature-focused environment with an emphasis on outdoor learning and hands-on experiences to foster each child's unique potential. What it's like Staff are nurturing, kind and friendly, developing caring bonds with children from home visits. The provider has created a bespoke curriculum encompassing 'nurture, nature, network', offering a wide range of opportunities to build relationships, explore natural surroundings, and connect with the local community. Children are encouraged to count in different home languages, positively valuing their unique backgrounds. Montessori Approach Forest School Nature-focused Learning Parent Partnership ## 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.denningmontessorischool.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday and Friday, from 9.15am to 12.30pm; Tuesday and Thursday, from 9am to 3.30pm; Wednesday, from 9am to 1pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Denning Montessori School Last inspected 3 October 2024 · Sonia Panchal 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 Staff are nurturing, kind and friendly, developing caring bonds with children from home visits. The provider has created a bespoke curriculum encompassing 'nurture, nature, network', offering a wide range of opportunities to build relationships, explore natural surroundings, and connect with the local community. Children are encouraged to count in different home languages, positively valuing their unique backgrounds. Inspector highlights - Leaders are ambitious and highly focused on driving improvement, investing in an early years mentor to raise educational standards. - There is a strong focus on developing children's early literacy skills through language modelling and activities that strengthen small hand muscles. - Staff give high priority to promoting children's independence and preparing them well for future learning. - Partnerships with parents are intensely strong and effective, with regular discussions about children's progress and next steps. - The vibrant learning environment is highly appealing, especially outdoors where children love to climb, balance, and jump with great control and coordination. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's skills in recognising when and how to adapt activities to further build on individual children's learning and development - 2 provide further support for quieter children to participate actively in group activities and discussions. Inspection #10364159 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260069) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Denning Montessori School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10364159 Lead inspector Sonia Panchal Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260069)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116750) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-denning-montessori-school-rg9-6ja-116750) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff benefit from numerous opportunities to further their skills, such as widening their knowledge of different interventions to successfully address any gaps in children's learning. Outdoor space The vibrant learning environment provided by staff is highly appealing to children. For example, when outdoors children love to climb, balance and jump with great control and coordination. Children exhibit exceptional abilities when managing their self-care needs, such as washing their hands by themselves after coming in from the garden. The setting operates a forest school facility. Inspection history Date: September 2011 - October 2024 Good - January 2019 Good - March 2016 Good - September 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Denning Montessori School ### What stands out in The Denning Montessori School's report? ### What are the fees at The Denning Montessori School? ### How does The Denning Montessori School support children with SEND? ### Is The Denning Montessori School Ofsted registered? ### When is The Denning Montessori School open? ### Is The Denning Montessori School suitable for under-twos? ### How many children are on roll at The Denning Montessori School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Henley on Thames Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Denning Montessori School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Old Station Nursery, Henley Henley-on-Thames · RG9 6AD 4.9(18 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-henley-rg9-6ad-ey455419) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Badgemore Preschool Henley-on-Thames · RG9 2HL ](/nursery/badgemore-preschool-rg9-2hl-2535282) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.4 mi ### Woven Nursery Henley-on-Thames · RG9 1AG ](/nursery/woven-nursery-rg9-1ag-2784910) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Sacred Heart Pre-School Henley on Thames · RG9 1SL 4.7(19 reviews) ](/nursery/sacred-heart-pre-school-rg9-1sl-133687) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Treetops Nursery Henley-on-Thames · RG9 1DS 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-nursery-rg9-1ds-ey379577) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Cygnets of Henley Henley-on-Thames · RG9 1RR ](/nursery/cygnets-of-henley-ltd-rg9-1rr-133509) [See all nurseries in Henley on Thames →](/search?q=Henley+on+Thames) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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