Caverstede Nursery School, Peterborough
Caverstede Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Peterborough. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Caverstede Nursery School in detail
Caverstede Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is to be an outstanding Nursery School. Our mission is to meet the needs of all our children and families through high quality inclusive provision."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Caverstede Nursery School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 20 pupils (17.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peterborough Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holland Avenue (nw-bound), 80 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
50 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Keep up with Caverstede Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Caverstede Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Caverstede Nursery School is in Peterborough; for families living there:
- Peterborough's school travel policy: Mainstream school transport assistance policy
- How to apply: Apply online for school transport for 4 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Peterborough
Across Peterborough council
Places available
3,127
Applications
2,762
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Peterborough council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
19.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
113
Total Pupils
58
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
28.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,201
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Caverstede Nursery School
What is Caverstede Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Caverstede Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
What is the catchment area for Caverstede Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Caverstede Nursery School is oversubscribed, Peterborough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Caverstede Nursery School?
Caverstede Nursery School has around 113 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Caverstede Nursery School?
Apply through Peterborough's coordinated admissions process, naming Caverstede Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Caverstede Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Caverstede Nursery School?
Caverstede Nursery School is at Caverstede Road, Walton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6EX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)