Best 3 Nursery schools in Berkshire – 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: Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre (Nursery) in Slough; Caversham Nursery School (Nursery) in Reading; Norcot Early Years Centre (Nursery) in Reading — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre, Caversham Nursery School and Norcot Early Years Centre. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Slough, Berkshire and Reading, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre), published Jul 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre (Jul 2019). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 0–5%, range 0–5%–5–10%; across local authorities including Slough and Reading.

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Attribute	Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre SL1 2SR	Caversham Nursery School RG4 5NA	Norcot Early Years Centre RG30 6UB
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Slough Berkshire SL1 2SR	Reading Berkshire RG4 5NA	Reading Berkshire RG30 6UB
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jul 2019	1 12 Jun 2017	1 17 Nov 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 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	Slough (871)	Reading (870)	Reading (870)
Website	www.chalveynurseryschool.co.uk	—	www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk
Telephone	01753978660	01189375429	01189375577
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre

SL1 2SR

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Slough
Berkshire
SL1 2SR
Ofsted: 1 25 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Slough (871)
Website: www.chalveynurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01753978660

Caversham Nursery School

RG4 5NA

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG4 5NA
Ofsted: 1 12 Jun 2017
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Reading (870)
Website: —
Telephone: 01189375429

Norcot Early Years Centre

RG30 6UB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG30 6UB
Ofsted: 1 17 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Reading (870)
Website: www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk
Telephone: 01189375577

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.