Camborne Nursery School
The Glebe, Camborne, TR14 7DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Camborne Nursery School is a nursery school in Camborne for ages 1 to 5. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2012, report published 12 June 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
The school motto of 'bring the world to the child and take the child into the world' shines through in all that the school does. From the moment children join, staff prioritise getting to know them and their families well. Children benefit from warm and nurturing relationships. As a result, they feel happy and safe. The school is highly inclusive in its approach to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff make careful adaptations to learning to help all children achieve success. This means that no child is left behind. The school meets needs well to ensure that all children are fully included. Well-established rules mean children know how to behave. Children show positive attitudes towards learning and each other. They learn to be curious, resilient and sociable. For example, they actively share equipment, ride bikes or splash in puddles. Consistent routines, such as tidying up as you go, ensure that children respect their environment. Trips to the local woods, beach and supermarket broaden children's experiences and bring the curriculum to life. Parents and carers are highly positive about the education their children receive. Many feel that there is a friendly atmosphere and strong community ethos.
What the school should improve
- The school does not ensure that all staff have a shared understanding of the intended curriculum and how to support children to learn well. When this happens, children do not develop or extend their speech and language skills as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff have the expertise to develop children's language acquisition.
- Some governors are new to their role or have been recently appointed. As a result, they are still developing a secure understanding of the effectiveness of the curriculum and aspects of safeguarding. The local authority should continue to develop the role of governors, so they have the appropriate knowledge and skills to hold leaders to account successfully.
Pupil numbers and mix
66 pupils on roll
Schools near Camborne Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Truro Nursery School | 12 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care | 52 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care | 55 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | 85 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | 87 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 1 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Rachel Gillett
- Phone
- 01209713607
- Address
- The Glebe, Camborne, TR14 7DT
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- URN
- 111789
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.