Lilycroft Nursery School Ofsted Inspection Summary
We're proud of how inspectors have recognised the warmth, safety and sense of community at Lilycroft. But more than any official report, our biggest reward is seeing our children thrive every day. Below you'll find our inspection history and what it means for your family.
Lilycroft Nursery School has a long-standing record of strong early years provision. Every inspection since 2001 has judged the school outstanding, and our most recent inspection in March 2023 confirmed that this standard of care and learning continues.
Current rating: Outstanding — last inspected 23 March 2023
Our Inspection Reports
School Inspection Report (23 March 2023) — Download PDF
Short Inspection Report (3 November 2016) — Download PDF
Full Inspection Report (6 February 2013) — Download PDF
Full Inspection Report (15 September 2009) — Download PDF
Full Inspection Report (13 December 2006) — Download PDF
What Ofsted Say About Us
"Lilycroft Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school." The 2023 report praised children's excellent behaviour, strong communication and language teaching, and a curriculum that builds on what children already know.
— School Inspection, March 2023
"This school continues to be outstanding." Inspectors in 2016 highlighted strong leadership and real progress on phonics and reading since the previous inspection.
— Short Inspection, November 2016
Inspectors judged the school outstanding in every area, describing children as happy, busy and inquisitive, and very well prepared for the next stage of their education.
— Full Inspection, February 2013
The 2009 inspection found children's achievement excellent and leadership outstanding, with parents reported as overwhelmingly positive about their children's experience.
— Full Inspection, September 2009
"Lilycroft is an outstanding school that is the pride of its community," with the headteacher's vision for children and families singled out for particular praise.
— Full Inspection, December 2006
Inspection History & Feedback
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