Our 2-3 year old room (Little Acorns) and 3-4 year old room & specialist send unit (Oak Tree, The Nest) are inspected separately.
Oak Tree Room
Following our rigorous Ofsted inspection at the beginning of June 2026, we are delighted to share our inspection outcome. We believe this reflects the dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment of our staff team, who work tirelessly to support the children and families of Chatham Nursery School.
“Children progress well from their starting points”.
Under the new Ofsted framework, an ‘Expected’ judgement represents a strong, secure and compliant standard of education. We are particularly delighted that our work in Inclusion was recognised as ‘Strong’, highlighting the significant and positive difference our practice makes to children and families.
This judgement reflects our deep commitment to creating a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. We are incredibly proud that our dedication to ensuring equity, belonging and opportunity for all has been recognised as an area of particular strength.
“Children enjoy attending this close-knit nursery school”.
Our judgements were as follows:
Safeguarding: Met
Curriculum & Teaching: Expected
Inclusion: Strong
Attendance & Behaviour: Expected
Personal Development: Expected
Leadership & Governance: Expected
Achievement: Expected
Chatham Nursery School Ofsted Report June 2026
“The school is an important part of the community”.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our families for helping to make this year and this inspection outcome such a positive and joyful one. It has been a privilege to welcome our families into our nursery community, and this outcome is a testament to the strong partnerships we have built together. Your support, engagement and trust play a vital role in the success of our children, and we are incredibly grateful for the relationships we share with each of you.
Childcare Provision
- Little Acorns was last inspected on 16 May 2023 and we were also proud to be graded “good” in all five areas. You can view the report here: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220227
We are pleased that our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality education and care for our children have been recognised so positively.