Surbiton Hill Nursery School, Surbiton
Surbiton Hill Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Surbiton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Surbiton Hill Nursery School in detail
Surbiton Hill Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school staff reflected on the values we see as important in order to ensure the very best for our children and families and these words are characteristic of our shared vales and ethos Every child will enjoy a rich and stimulating environment, where all children and families feel included, secure and valued."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 4pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Kingston upon Thames
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Surbiton Hill Nursery School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% 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 (85%).
Who goes there
8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 30 pupils (24.6%) received SEN support and 5 (4.1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Surbiton Hill Nursery School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 28 places, 28 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Surbiton Rail Station, about 680 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Surbiton Health Centre, 230 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Surbiton Hill Nursery creates a happy, safe environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. The school excels at understanding each child's individual needs through its key worker model and expertly supports children with additional needs to progress and flourish. Staff use skilled teaching strategies to develop children's language, curiosity and independence, preparing them well for their next steps in learning.
Key Strengths
- Well-thought-through curriculum based on child development stages with identified knowledge at each level
- Expertly designed provision for children with SEND who achieve very well
- Strong key worker relationships and family partnerships with regular home-school communication
- Skilled staff who use precise teaching strategies, particularly for language and vocabulary development
- Rich personal development opportunities including tree climbing, campfire activities, and learning about diversity
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Library visits, supermarket visits, park visits, tree climbing, campfire lighting, breakfast club, after-school club
Surbiton Hill Nursery School has successfully maintained the outstanding standards from its previous inspection. The school embodies its motto 'Every child, every chance, every day' through a well-designed curriculum, strong relationships, and excellent support for all children including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
8.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 36 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 Kingston upon Thames is 41 (the median across 65 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 - Surbiton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Surbiton
Across Kingston upon Thames council
Places available
2,116
Applications
1,895
Got 1st preference
69.3%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All secondary applications across Kingston upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
28.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Surbiton Hill Nursery School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 28 places, 28 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
122
Total Pupils
63
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
15.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,124
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Surbiton Hill Nursery School
What is Surbiton Hill Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Surbiton Hill Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Surbiton Hill Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Surbiton Hill Nursery School is oversubscribed, Kingston upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Surbiton Hill Nursery School?
Surbiton Hill Nursery School has around 122 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Surbiton Hill Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Surbiton Hill Nursery School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 28 places, 28 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Surbiton Hill Nursery School?
Apply through Kingston upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Surbiton Hill 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 Surbiton Hill Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 36 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 Kingston upon Thames is 41 (the median across 65 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Surbiton Hill Nursery School?
Surbiton Hill Nursery School is at Middle Green Close, Surbiton, KT5 8TD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)