Norcot Early Years Centre
Nursery · Local authority nursery school · Ages 2–5 · Reading
Norcot Early Years Centre is a nursery school in Reading for ages 2–5. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 14 May 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- 82 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6UB
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Council
- Reading
- Pupils on roll
- 118 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 21.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 14 May 2024
Strengths
- “Children here flourish due to the care and attention of staff who understand their individual needs.”
- “A warm and nurturing environment is evident throughout the provision.”
- “This helps children to feel safe and secure.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Reading.
- Norcot Early Years Centre 0.0 mi Good
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