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 (local authority nursery school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 14 May 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- 82 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6UB
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- 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.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby nursery schools
Straight-line distance, in Reading.
- Norcot Early Years Centre 0.0 mi Good
- Little Badgers Preschool 0.6 mi Good
- Fledglings Lodge 0.7 mi Good
- Blagrave Nursery School 0.7 mi Good
- Victoria Road Pre-school 0.8 mi Good
- Goldilocks Nursery (Reading) Limited 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stepping Stones Pre-School 1.0 mi Good
- Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery 1.3 mi Good