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The Peterborough School Nursery

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·110 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AP · Peterborough
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2005
Local authority
Peterborough

About this day nursery

The Peterborough School Nursery, part of The Peterborough School, offers an "Outstanding Rated" early years education for children from 6 weeks old up to school age. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop at their own pace.

The dedicated staff focuses on fostering independence and creativity through a diverse range of activities, including indoor and outdoor play, creative arts, and sensory experiences. Located within the larger school campus, children benefit from access to specialist facilities and a seamless transition into the Preparatory School.

The nursery prides itself on its strong partnership with parents, ensuring open communication and collaboration in each child's learning journey. With a commitment to individualised care and development, The Peterborough School Nursery aims to build a strong foundation for future academic and personal success.

Our ethos

The nursery focuses on fostering independence and creativity through a diverse range of activities. They are committed to individualised care and development, aiming to build a strong foundation for future academic and personal success, and pride themselves on a strong partnership with parents.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident and show a good bond with staff. Staff provide a wide range of stimulating activities covering all areas of development. Children are eager to play and excited by what is available, participating in activities such as building a pirate ship and exploring insects with magnifying glasses.

Outstanding Rated NurseryPart of The Peterborough SchoolAges 6 weeks to school ageFosters independence and creativityAccess to specialist facilities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Age range

6 weeks to school age

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Peterborough School Nursery

Last inspected 18 July 2005

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and confident and show a good bond with staff. Staff provide a wide range of stimulating activities covering all areas of development. Children are eager to play and excited by what is available, participating in activities such as building a pirate ship and exploring insects with magnifying glasses.

Inspector highlights

  • Children receive a well balanced range of nutritious food.
  • Brightly decorated playrooms offer a wide range of accessible activities.
  • Children are protected by effective safeguarding procedures.
  • Staff demonstrate flexibility and consider children’s interests in planning activities.
  • Children are welcomed from all backgrounds and actively appreciate diverse cultures.

Areas to develop

  • 1Review the organisation of meal times to ensure children have opportunities to make choices and gain independence.
  • 2Ensure that the rooms used by children on the first floor are maintained at an adequate temperature.
Inspection #EY285914 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting is able to support children with special needs.

Outdoor space

There are fully enclosed outdoor play areas adjacent to the nursery. Children explore, test and develop physical control through stimulating daily indoor and outdoor experiences. They enjoy climbing and balancing and are well supported by staff, with a good range of equipment for manipulative skills.

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