Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm, for 50 weeks of the year, excluding Bank Holidays. Earlier starts are available upon request, subject to manager’s discretion.
Weydown Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Surrey
About this day nursery
Weydown Nursery School, located in Haslemere, provides exceptional care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, fostering a nurturing and stimulating home-like atmosphere where children can develop and flourish. The nursery prioritises each child's individual growth, offering rich learning experiences that build upon existing knowledge and encourage exploration.
Weydown Nursery draws on diverse childcare theories, including the Reggio Emilia approach and the Curiosity Approach, to create a modern and engaging educational style. The dedicated and qualified team celebrates each child's unique qualities, fostering self-expression within a safe and supportive environment.
The nursery also emphasises forming strong partnerships with local schools to ensure children are well-prepared for their next educational journey. Committed to safety and well-being, Weydown Nursery implements clear policies and procedures to create a secure setting where children can feel happy and confident as they grow.
Our ethos
Weydown Nursery School's educational style is modern and engaging, drawing on diverse childcare theories including the Reggio Emilia approach and the Curiosity Approach. They foster a nurturing and stimulating home-like atmosphere, prioritise individual growth, and encourage exploration and self-expression. The nursery also emphasises strong partnerships with local schools to prepare children for their next educational journey.
What it's like
The provider has made significant improvements since the last inspection. Children are valued and regarded as capable learners by staff, who have high expectations for what children can achieve. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making progress in their learning.
Curiosity ApproachNurturing EnvironmentEYFS Curriculum
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged for full day or half-day sessions, with half days split into morning and afternoon slots. Meals are charged as additional extras.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Morning sessions run from 9.00am to 1.30pm.
- Afternoon sessions run from 1.30pm to 6.00pm.
- Full day sessions run from 9.00am to 6.00pm.
- Lunch and tea are charged as separate additions.
Key facts
Food
Meals are provided by 'Care Catering' and include a cooked healthy, nutritious, and balanced lunch. Snacks and tea are also provided. Dietary requirements and allergies are accommodated.
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Session types
Half-day sessions, Full-day sessions
Established
2024
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Weydown Nursery School
Last inspected 11 June 2025 · Nicky Hill
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The provider has made significant improvements since the last inspection. Children are valued and regarded as capable learners by staff, who have high expectations for what children can achieve. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making progress in their learning.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders, managers and staff have worked hard to address the actions raised at the last inspection.
- Staff know the children well and talk with ease about what it is they want children to learn next.
- Staff working with babies understand the benefits of sensory play, and sensory activities are constantly on offer.
- Mathematics is promoted well with older children, who confidently match the correct number of toy bears to written numerals.
- Overall, staff support children's communication and language skills well and engage well with children who speak English as an additional language.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to become more involved in the planning of focused activities and have a sharper focus when planning on the intentions for children's individual next steps in learning
- 2embed consistent strategies and make full use of the available resources to support children with additional needs, including those who speak English as an additional language, to communicate their needs and understand what is happening next
- 3enhance partnerships with parents to improve the two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development and to support parents to continue their child's learning at home.
Inspection #10395342 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"parents speak positively about the nursery school and staff."
"They comment on the good communication from staff and how they know each child's character."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making progress in their learning.
Outdoor space
Children have regular opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They develop independence as they change their shoes to go outside and build on their physical skills as they learn to climb up the climbing frame.
Parent Reviews of Weydown Nursery School
5.0
(6)
Jodie Jones
3 months ago
This nursery is amazing !! I can't fault how they treat my daughter . I have a really good relationship with all the team and they hell me out in emergencies ect . My daughter is thriving there and I would recommend it to all ❤️
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Snezhana Volokh
a year ago
My son started nursery this September,when he was 3,5 years old. Teachers helped him to settle in 2 weeks,which I think is very quickly, He likes nursery, cause all the staff have a good approach to every child. My son has a speech delay,but it doesn't affect him being around other children. His speech and his behavior is improving step by step. Kindly recommend it.
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Kerrie
a year ago
A dream experience so far! My child started in Autumn 2024 and I have had zero regrets since. The smaller class size of the baby room compared to other nurseries means my child gets a lot of one-to-one time, and has made amazing leaps in learning and confidence since joining. My child has never cried when dropping off since the team took so much time to arrange a slow introduction. All the staff are so kind, and I don’t worry at all whilst my child is there. There is an excellent app which gives daily updates and pictures to parents. My child loves the nursery so much they don’t want to come home - what more can you ask for?! Can highly recommend!
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Mahek Ahmed
a year ago
Our 8 month old son has been attending Weydown since September 2024 and we cannot fault it. he has transitioned well into nursery and we couldn’t have asked for a smoother settle in process. We receive picture and written updates throughout the day which is helpful in showing us what he is up to during the day. He eats and sleeps well which is a huge relief for us. The team know him very well and I feel very confident in leaving him in their care. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery.
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Talula White
a year ago
My daughter loves it here, the team are so attentive and know each child so well. She is flourishing & goes to school happy every day, it's wonderful to see.
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025
Date: February 2025
- June 2025Good
- February 2025Inadequate
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