New Bridge Nursery School
Montague Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
New Bridge Nursery School is a nursery school in Reading for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 8 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
The school places great emphasis on knowing each child and understanding their individual needs. This results in a highly inclusive provision where everyone is valued and welcomed. Staff take time to form strong relationships with each child and their families. The 'all about me' profiles help staff to find out key information about the children before they start in Nursery. As a result, children flourish here. This is recognised by parents. One parent described the school as 'life-changing' for their child. Others reflected on staff's caring manner. Children learn the routines of Nursery life quickly. They know where to hang their coats up and diligently place their water bottles in the correct tray. During group time, they sit and listen. This understanding of shared routines continues during outside play. Here, children happily take turns and readily share equipment. Across the early years foundation stage curriculum, children are prepared exceptionally well for their future learning. They rise up to meet adults' very high aspirations for them. A love of rhymes and stories permeates throughout the Nursery. Children happily recite these with enthusiasm.
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll
Schools near New Bridge Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Caversham Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Blagdon Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| The Ambleside Centre | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Norcot Early Years Centre | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Blagrave Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Benedict O'Shea
- Phone
- 01189375580
- Address
- Montague Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AU
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 109752
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.