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Guildford Nursery School

Local authority nursery school · Guildford · GU1 1NR

Ages 2–5 · 174 pupils · Surrey

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Strong standard

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
174
Boys / girls
98 / 76
Free school meals
7.3%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Local authority nursery school

Age range

Ages 2–5

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Local authority nursery school
Headteacher
Sally Cave

Location

Address
Hazel Avenue
Postcode
GU1 1NR
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Guildford
Constituency
Guildford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed local authority nursery school (nursery), Ages 2–5, in Guildford, Surrey, 174 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 7.3%.

Open schools in Guildford
49
Nursery schools in Guildford
1
Academies among open schools in Guildford
57% (28)
Open schools in GU1
17
Nursery in GU1
1
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Nursery in Surrey LA
4

Nearby nursery schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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    • FSM6.0%
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Contact

Headteacher
Sally Cave
Telephone
01483566589
Website
www.guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk

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