Norcot Early Years Centre82 Lyndhurst Road , Reading

Norcot Early Years Centre is a nursery school in Reading, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Norcot Early Years Centre currently has around 102 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.2%. pakistani pupils make up about 13.7% , followed by other white at 10.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.