Caverstede Nursery School

  • Nursery
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 5
Ofsted: Outstanding

Caverstede Road, Walton, Peterborough, PE4 6EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Caverstede Nursery School is a nursery school in Peterborough for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 87 schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 14 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 January 2024

Children are happy at Caverstede Nursery school. They love to learn and respond enthusiastically to the learning experiences on offer. It is a nurturing place where children develop their curiosity through well-chosen activities. They learn what they need to make successful steps into school. Children enjoy playing and learning in the well-equipped classrooms and outdoor area. They are supported well by adults to explore the world around them. For example, snack time allows children to try new foods and engage in positive social interactions with adults and peers. Children enjoy the captivating activities that staff plan, such as making home-made apple juice with the apple press. This helps children to take risks in their learning and try new things. Children participate confidently in learning activities, such as making bird feeders in the woodland area. They show high levels of independence by selecting their own activities and resources. Children ask questions and are proud to do things for themselves, such as putting on their own waterproof suits and wellies. Children feel safe at school and have strong relationships with staff. Children learn how to be kind and caring towards each other. They know the clear routines that foster high expectations of behaviour.

Pupil numbers and mix

113 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals0%

0%, 26.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.9%

15.9%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.7%

17.7%, 2.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Caverstede Nursery School

SchoolDistanceOfsted
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School19 milesOfsted: Good
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families19 milesOfsted: Outstanding
Emneth Nursery School20 milesOfsted: Outstanding
Ronald Tree Nursery School23 milesOfsted: Good
Wyndham Park Nursery School27 milesOfsted: Outstanding

School details

School type
Local authority nursery school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 5
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Debbie Hayes
Address
Caverstede Road, Walton, Peterborough, PE4 6EX
Local authority
Peterborough
URN
110599

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.