Best Nurseries in Reading
96 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 96 nurseries in Reading, accounting for 58.5% of all nurseries in the area, providing early years education to a total of 445 pupils.
- All 5 inspected nurseries in Reading achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 4 Outstanding and 1 Good, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- Reading's nurseries have a higher proportion of pupils with English as an additional language at 27.2%, and special educational needs at 18.0%, compared to national averages.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Reading's nurseries is 20.64, and they have a significantly higher spending per pupil at £19,277, compared to the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 96 nurseries in Reading, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £19,277 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.