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Brunswick Nursery School

Cambridge, CB1 2LZ · Cambridgeshire · nursery school

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Ofsted report card · 2026 Lowest area: Strong standard Mixed Nursery

What Ofsted said about Brunswick Nursery School

Inspection report dated 2 June 2026

Overview

Brunswick Nursery School delivers education at a "strong standard" across all inspected areas, including achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, leadership, and personal development. The report highlights that children "learn and develop extremely well" and are "extremely well prepared for their move to primary school." Leaders maintain high expectations and foster a supportive environment where every child’s needs are met with precision.

Strengths

  • Children demonstrate "highly positive" behaviour, showing "self-discipline" and the ability to resolve issues independently.
  • The curriculum places a "sharp focus" on language development, helping even those speaking little English to become proficient.
  • Staff provide "highly individualised and precise support" for children with special educational needs or disabilities, enabling them to "make great strides."
  • Leaders promote "high levels of attendance" through "astute and well-tailored support for families."
  • There is a "highly coherent programme" supporting social and emotional development, resulting in children who are "confident, resilient and independent."

Areas to improve

  • Leaders should "continue to strengthen their already high-quality curriculum and teaching" to ensure disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs achieve highly across all areas.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.

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Next dates

  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
  • Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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