Best 3 Nursery schools in Surrey – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: The Wharf Nursery School (Nursery) in Godalming; Dorking Nursery School (Nursery) in Dorking; Chertsey Nursery School (Nursery) in Chertsey — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Wharf Nursery School, Dorking Nursery School and Chertsey Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Godalming, Surrey, Dorking, Surrey and Chertsey, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Wharf Nursery School), published Jul 2023. The lowest is 2 (Chertsey Nursery School), published Jun 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for The Wharf Nursery School (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all under Surrey local authority.

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Attribute	The Wharf Nursery School GU7 1JG	Dorking Nursery School RH4 1BY	Chertsey Nursery School KT16 9ER
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Godalming Surrey GU7 1JG	Dorking Surrey RH4 1BY	Chertsey Surrey KT16 9ER
Latest Ofsted	1 12 Jul 2023	1 12 Nov 2012	2 9 Jun 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Surrey (936)	Surrey (936)	Surrey (936)
Website	www.wharf.surrey.sch.uk	www.dorkingnurseryschool.co.uk	www.chertsey.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone	01483415220	01306882397	01932562225
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Wharf Nursery School

GU7 1JG

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1JG
Ofsted: 1 12 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Surrey (936)
Website: www.wharf.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01483415220

Dorking Nursery School

RH4 1BY

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BY
Ofsted: 1 12 Nov 2012
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Surrey (936)
Website: www.dorkingnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01306882397

Chertsey Nursery School

KT16 9ER

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 9ER
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Surrey (936)
Website: www.chertsey.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932562225

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.