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Waverley School and Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·Waverley School, Waverley Way, Wokingham, RG40 4YD · Wokingham
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Wokingham

About this day nursery

Waverley School and Nursery, situated in Wokingham, is a co-educational independent day school offering education to children from 3 months to 11 years old. The institution is recognised for its strong academic performance within a supportive and family-like atmosphere.

The school comprises a Pre-Prep section for ages 4-7 and a Prep section for ages 7-11. Waverley emphasises comprehensive development, focusing on core skills like reading, writing, and mathematics, while also exposing children to a wide array of subjects such as ICT, Art, History, Geography, Science, Music, and Languages, taught by specialised educators.

They also offer a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and educational trips. The school prides itself on challenging each student to achieve their personal best within a nurturing environment, believing that happy and confident children are the most effective learners.

With small class sizes, averaging 21 pupils, and a high pupil-to-teacher ratio, the school provides individualised attention. Their single-form entry system ensures that staff know every child well, allowing for tailored education that addresses individual strengths and weaknesses, and fosters social skills and confidence across age groups.

Waverley School promotes good manners, respect for others, and self-responsibility in learning. Their academic excellence has earned them the 'Best in Berkshire' ranking, being the sole Prep School to feature in The Times Top 100 Prep Schools for 12 consecutive years, and currently ranks 33rd nationally for under-11s based on Year 6 SATS results.

What it's like

Children benefit from fun, engaging and interesting activities that help them develop concentration and promote learning. They form strong bonds with staff, who know their key children very well, fostering a sense of safety and security. Children receive age-appropriate guidance and support to understand expected behaviour and learn self-regulation.

Academic ExcellenceNurturing EnvironmentSmall Class SizesSpecialist Teachers

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

07:30-18:00

Age range

3 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Waverley School and Nursery

Last inspected 12 July 2023 · Sheena Bankier

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 benefit from fun, engaging and interesting activities that help them develop concentration and promote learning. They form strong bonds with staff, who know their key children very well, fostering a sense of safety and security. Children receive age-appropriate guidance and support to understand expected behaviour and learn self-regulation.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a well-considered environment which supports their care and learning needs effectively.
  • Children enjoy local walks in the community, helping them become aware of the world they live in.
  • Children's needs are very well considered on entry and when they move rooms.
  • Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from staff, which builds their sense of self and confidence effectively.
  • Parent partnerships are strong and effective, with ongoing communication promoting a consistent approach to meeting individual needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1review how changes of routines are managed by staff and support them to engage children in more consistently purposeful play and learning during these times
  • 2reflect on the curriculum intent and implementation by staff, to identify areas to extend children's learning and development more effectively, to help them build further on their skills and knowledge.
Inspection #10301954 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy local walks in the community, helping them become aware of the world they live in. Toddlers benefit from resources that challenge their physical skills, such as learning to move themselves on balance bicycles and steer these.

Inspection history

Date: July 2023

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good

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