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Nursery at Sayes Court School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
In October 2022, indoor and outdoor play, curiosity and support tailored to each child characterised Sayes Court’s nursery. Provision includes two-year-olds and sits within Sayes Court School in Addlestone. This is an early start within a primary-school setting, with learning spaces designed for young children.
Ofsted’s inspection on 18 and 19 October 2022 graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating. The nursery-specific findings highlighted individual support and children’s enthusiasm for sharing discoveries with adults and other children.
Indoor and outdoor spaces both contributed to learning in October 2022. Early years classrooms were busy with activity, and the play and learning areas allowed children to explore safely. Children were encouraged to explore with curiosity and share their learning with adults and friends. Conversation complemented play.
Planning takes account of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and children’s starting points on entry to nursery. Here, that framework can be understood through the October 2022 examples: children learned through play, explored their surroundings and communicated their discoveries to adults and other children. These experiences formed part of carefully organised learning connected to later school learning, giving play a purpose beyond occupying a session.
The school aims to close gaps in children’s knowledge, skills and opportunities over time. Its curriculum design considers parents’ and children’s views alongside individual needs. That gives a clear purpose to personalisation: starting points matter when deciding what children need to learn next.
Individual attention is a central feature of the nursery’s October 2022 findings. Children received support shaped around their needs across the curriculum, making that support part of their learning rather than a separate activity.
Lunch brings a practical routine for families. Cucina IFG - IMPACT FOOD provides freshly prepared school meals, and nursery children may qualify for Free School Meals. Eligibility matters: nursery attendance itself does not make lunch free. Orders for the following week must be placed by 11pm on Sunday; ordering for a whole term is also possible when the account has sufficient funds.
The October 2022 inspection also identified school-wide weaknesses in checking understanding in some subjects and inconsistent delivery of early reading interventions. Those concerns were not identified specifically as nursery weaknesses, but they matter when considering the wider teaching context.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place at Sayes Court School. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. Treat choosing nursery and applying for Reception as two distinct decisions.
The school is on Sayes Court Farm Drive in Addlestone, with postcode KT15 1NB. Visits can be arranged through the school office, giving families a direct way to explore the setting before choosing it. The contact number is 01932 845093.
Lunch planning. The Sunday ordering deadline applies to meals for the following week. Build that step into the family routine if your child will have school lunches, and contact the school for current meal charges where Free School Meals eligibility does not apply.
Yes. Sayes Court School’s nursery includes provision for two-year-olds.
Early years provision was graded Outstanding at the school’s Ofsted inspection on 18 and 19 October 2022. This was a school early years judgement, not a separate nursery rating.
Yes. The October 2022 early years findings described both indoor and outdoor areas used for play and learning.
Nursery children may be eligible. Lunches for the following week must be ordered by 11pm on Sunday.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process.
