Norcot Early Years Centre, based in Reading, provides nursery education, 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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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.
| Address: | 82 Lyndhurst Road, Reading, RG30 6UB |
| Website: | www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189375577 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Katarina Bingham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109751 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/10/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 102 |
| Number of Boys: | 54 |
| Number of Girls: | 48 |
| White British | 38.20% | 39 |
| Pakistani | 13.70% | 14 |
| Other White | 10.80% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 7.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.90% | 7 |
| African | 5.90% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 5.90% | 6 |
| Indian | 3.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcroft Primary School Norcot Road , Tilehurst RG30 6BS | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park Academy Norcot Road , Tilehurst RG30 6BS | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Primary Centre 999 Oxford Road , RG31 6TL | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet County Junior School Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet County Infant School Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadway School The Meadway , Tilehurst RG30 4NN | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highways Pupil Referral Unit 999 Oxford Road , Tilehurst RG31 6TL | - not rated | 908 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands School Wardle Avenue , Tilehurst RG31 6JR | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.