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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LS, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.3 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
161
Ages
2–5
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this nursery school stands out for its exceptional quality of education and care for children aged 2-5. Parent satisfaction is remarkable, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community trust and engagement. Limited published data on academic progress is available, but the overall environment appears to foster positive early learning experiences.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
School supports development
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
School has high expectations
74%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.7%
White Other20.5%
Asian Indian12.4%
Asian Bangladeshi8.1%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
Black African5.0%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Location
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52.12432, -0.46340 · MK42 9LS
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109413
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Trees Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Cherry Trees Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2019.
Is Cherry Trees Nursery School a good school?
Cherry Trees Nursery School scores 92.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cherry Trees Nursery School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cherry Trees Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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