Oakengates Nursery School
Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oakengates Nursery School is a nursery school in Telford for ages 2 to 4. It is one of the 84 schools in Telford and Wrekin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2020, report published 11 May 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 June 2025
Children thrive in this warm, welcoming school. Children enjoy the wide range of well- planned learning activities on offer. The school values of 'love, laugh and learn' are realised at Oakengates Nursery. Children are happy, and relationships with staff are positive. Children are curious and eager learners. Staff know the children well. They have high expectations and aspirations for what every child can achieve. Children benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum. This enables children to fulfil those expectations. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. School routines are well established. On arrival, children quickly settle. Staff are caring. Children feel reassured and supported by staff. The school teaches children about honesty, working hard together and being kind to one another. Children grow in confidence and independence. They learn to talk about their feelings. They behave well and show care for others. The school enriches the curriculum with experiences to widen horizons. For example, children enjoy weekly music and yoga sessions. They have regular visitors from the local community to learn about people who help them and how different families celebrate special events.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, staff do not make the most of opportunities to extend children's knowledge. This means that sometimes children do not improve their vocabulary or understanding as much as they could. The school should support staff to ensure that the interactions with children consistently enhance learning opportunities and deepen children's understanding.
Pupil numbers and mix
78 pupils on roll
Schools near Oakengates Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Bushbury Nursery School | 15 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Low Hill Nursery School | 15 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Phoenix Nursery School | 16 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Eastfield Nursery School | 17 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 4
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jenny Gascoigne
- Phone
- 01952387910
- Address
- Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6BT
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- URN
- 123348
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.