The Wharf Nursery School, based in Godalming, 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.
The Wharf Nursery School currently has around 92 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.7% boys and 53.3% girls. Around 14.3% 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 majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.9%).
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: | The Wharf, Godalming, GU7 1JG |
| Website: | www.wharf.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01483415220 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Zoe Bray |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 124913 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 92 |
| Number of Boys: | 43 |
| Number of Girls: | 49 |
| White British | 73.90% | 68 |
| Other White | 9.80% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wharf Nursery School The Wharf , Woolsack Way GU7 1JG | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Lane School Moss Lane , GU7 1EF | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godalming Junior School Hallam Road , GU7 3HW | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School The Drive , GU7 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School The Drive , GU7 1PF | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School Brighton Road , GU7 1XA | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater School Summers Road , GU7 3BW | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse , GU7 2DX | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsted Park School Munstead Heath Road , GU7 1UW | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.