Cippenham Village Nursery School, Slough
Cippenham Village Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Slough. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, ended in a report card: 6 strong standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2021.
- Ofsted report card
- 6 of 6 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cippenham Village Nursery School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 12 May 2026 inspection grades Cippenham Village Nursery School on 6 areas: 6 strong standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Strong standard. "Children develop early reading, writing and mathematical skills securely."
Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Leaders monitor attendance closely and analyse patterns with rigour."
Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that helps children learn more over time."
Inclusion - Strong standard. "The school places inclusion at the centre of its work."
Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders foster high expectations and maintain a precise understanding of the school's effectiveness."
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Personal development and wellbeing are woven throughout the school's work."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should sustain the high‑quality provision already in place and continue to deepen the consistent approaches established across the school".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Cippenham Village Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "The Nursery was first established in 1941 and rebuilt in 2008. We are open during term time only and offer places to children between the ages of 2, 3 & 4 years old. For 3-4-year-olds, we have 78 morning places and 78 afternoon places and also provide 30-hour spaces to children with eligibility."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cippenham Village Nursery School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (88%).
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (54%), White British (16%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (12.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 Burnham (Berks) Rail Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dennis Way (o/s 73), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 187 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Slough (290).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Cippenham Village Nursery School
Children experience a warm, nurturing and joyful start to their day. They arrive smiling and are greeted by staff, who help them feel secure, calm and ready to learn. Established routines help children to settle quickly. This gives children confidence and a sense of safety. Throughout the day, children move seamlessly between activities. They show curiosity, independence and sustained involvement in their learning. Children enjoy a curriculum that is rich, purposeful and engaging. They confidently explore indoors and outdoors. Children talk positively about their learning experiences. They enjoy outdoor play, creative activities and time with their friends. Children recall prior learning well. For example, explaining the difference between living and non‑living things or how many legs a spider has. They develop early confidence, independence and resilience. This prepares them really well for their next steps. Children feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe. They explain that they would seek help from staff or friends if they were upset. Children understand the importance of following rules. They use strategies to support their emotions, such as breathing exercises from yoga, to help them feel calm. Relationships are a notable strength. Children show kindness, cooperation and respect. They demonstrate turn‑taking, sharing and positive social interactions. They express that all activities are for everyone. This reflects a secure sense of inclusion and equality. The learning environment offers varied opportunities for physical development. Children climb, balance and take safe risks with increasing control. Staff model safe practice and encourage children to think about their choices. This helps them build confidence and resilience. Staff interactions are warm and purposeful. They introduce new vocabulary, ask thoughtful questions and extend children's learning effectively. As a result, children are highly engaged, motivated and happy. They describe enjoying nursery, feeling safe and being part of a caring community.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should sustain the high‑quality provision already in place and continue to deepen the consistent approaches established across the school.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 12 May 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Cippenham Nursery School places your child at the heart of everything it does. Staff know each child exceptionally well and use this knowledge to support their learning through play, outdoor exploration and practical activities. Your child will experience a calm, caring environment where they develop confidence, independence and the early skills they need for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Children make appropriate progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language
- Staff know each child really well and design teaching that meets individual needs through high-quality interactions
- The curriculum offers rich experiences including forest school, yoga, carpentry and gardening that build children's confidence and resilience
- Attendance is monitored closely with quick action and family support to remove barriers
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school, yoga, carpentry, gardening, allotment activities, cooking, nature exploration
Cippenham Nursery School is rated as providing a strong standard of education across all areas. Children develop secure early reading, writing and mathematical skills while experiencing a warm, nurturing and joyful learning environment.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Cippenham Village Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Cippenham Village Nursery School is in Slough; for families living there:
- Slough's school travel policy: Home to School (5-16) Travel Assistance Policy 2026-27 PDF 350kB download PDF 350kB Download
- How to apply: Apply for Home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 29 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
11 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 Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 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 - Slough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Slough
Across Slough council
Places available
2,589
Applications
2,239
Got 1st preference
68.7%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Slough council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
12.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
131
Total Pupils
63
Boys
68
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
26.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£34,179
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Cippenham Village Nursery School
What is Cippenham Village Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Cippenham Village Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Cippenham Village Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Cippenham Village Nursery School is oversubscribed, Slough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Cippenham Village Nursery School?
Cippenham Village Nursery School has around 131 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Cippenham Village Nursery School?
Apply through Slough's coordinated admissions process, naming Cippenham Village 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 Cippenham Village Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 29 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 11 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 Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cippenham Village Nursery School?
Cippenham Village Nursery School is at St Andrews Way, Cippenham, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)