Oakengates Nursery School, Telford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will be welcomed into a calm, purposeful nursery where staff really know them and have high expectations for what they can achieve. The school provides a rich learning environment with a strong focus on communication and language development, alongside regular enriching experiences like music and yoga. Staff actively build children's confidence, independence and social skills so they are well prepared for primary school.
Key Strengths
- Children are happy, curious learners with positive relationships with caring staff
- Well-thought-out curriculum with clear learning goals helps children make good progress
- Expert support for speech, language and communication development
- Inclusive approach with skilled identification and support for children with additional needs
- Strong focus on personal development including behaviour, kindness and self-care
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always intervene quickly enough to extend children's learning during play
- Need to ensure adult interactions consistently deepen children's understanding and vocabulary
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and put children's best interests at the heart of the school.
Extracurricular Activities
Weekly music sessions, yoga sessions, regular community visitors, storytelling and songs
Oakengates Nursery School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Children thrive in this warm, welcoming school where they enjoy well-planned learning activities and develop into confident, independent learners.
At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
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Admissions Demand - Telford and Wrekin
Places available
2,689
Applications
2,369
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
88.1%
Secondary admissions across Telford and Wrekin (2025/26)
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