Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
URN: 109757 • Newbury RG14 1EH
Overview
- Name
- Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
- URN
- 109757
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 91.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynda Shepherd (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0163541296
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Victoria Park, Newbury RG14 1EH
Summary
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub, located in Newbury, West Berkshire, is a local authority nursery school that has been serving the community since 1942. With a mixed-gender enrolment of 122 pupils, the school is dedicated to providing high-quality early years education through play-based learning. The staff, including qualified teachers and early years specialists, create a nurturing environment that supports children's development and prepares them for future educational experiences.
The curriculum at Victoria Park emphasizes hands-on learning and outdoor experiences, with beautiful gardens providing an enriching setting for exploration and discovery. The school prides itself on fostering partnerships with families and the local community to enhance children's learning journeys.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Miss Lynda Shepherd, the school maintains a strong focus on individual support, including provisions for children with special educational needs. With a commitment to excellence in early years education, Victoria Park Nursery School aims to ensure that all children make outstanding progress by the age of five and beyond.
The curriculum at Victoria Park emphasizes hands-on learning and outdoor experiences, with beautiful gardens providing an enriching setting for exploration and discovery. The school prides itself on fostering partnerships with families and the local community to enhance children's learning journeys.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Miss Lynda Shepherd, the school maintains a strong focus on individual support, including provisions for children with special educational needs. With a commitment to excellence in early years education, Victoria Park Nursery School aims to ensure that all children make outstanding progress by the age of five and beyond.
Useful links
- DB Learning Library (other)
- DB Primary (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 122
- Boys
- 75
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 122 | 75 | 47 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 125 | 65 | 60 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 60 | 59 | 34.60 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 60 | 59 | 34.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 97 | 50 | 47 | 32.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 138 | 68 | 70 | 0.00 |
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