Nursery at St Gabriel's

St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Newbury RG20 9BD
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9.9 149 Reviews
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The Nursery lies at the heart of St Gabriel’s and provides high-quality nursery care and Early Years education for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Open across 50 weeks a year and with an extended day, the Nursery has a warm and homely atmosphere where children become happy, confident and independent learners. As a natural progression, most of St Gabriel's Nursery children continue into the Reception class of the Junior School.

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Care Provided by Nursery at St Gabriel's

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • The St Gabriel's Schools Foundation
  • Person in charge
  • Katie Noonan (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1062748
  • Total Places for Children
  • 81
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Christmas & 1 week in the Summer

Funding & Fees Guide for Nursery at St Gabriel's

  • Nursery: Full Time (50 weeks a year).


    Days Attended 1 to 4 - Daily Rate £70.80.
    Days Attended 5 - Daily Rate £63.50.


    Nursery: Term Time Only (Approximately 34 weeks).


    Days Attended 1 to 4 - Daily Rate £74.20.
    Days attended 5 - Daily Rate £67.10.
  • Parking

  • St Gabriel's School has a large car park adjacent to the Nursery.


Nursery at St Gabriel's Reviews (149)

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Nursery at St Gabriel's has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nursery at St Gabriel's has 149 reviews.

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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate the nursery highly enough. The staff are fantastic - they all know my little girl’s name, whether they’re in her room or not, and she absolutely loves everyone there. Being a lockdown baby, she took a little while to settle in, but now she acts like she owns the place and she loves going
there. They genuinely care about the children and do their utmost to ensure everyone is safe, happy and informed.

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you for your lovely review. It's a pleasure to look after such wonderful children.


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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started in February 2022 from another nursery. Since she’s started, she has grown in confidence, and they have encouraged her to make new friends and join in if she’s feeling shy.
The staff are always helpful and happy whenever I’m there.
They listen to any concerns I have, especially
in the beginning when she first started.
It’s a lovely nursery with beautiful surroundings.

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you for your lovely review. It's been a pleasure to welcome you to Sandleford and see your little girl grow and thrive so quickly.


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Review from Leticia H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most wonderful place! The team are fantastic, so kind and helpful and always go out of their way to help my little one to feel happy and at home.
They have taken into consideration all aspects of her personality, her likes and dislikes and what she needs as a person to have fun and grow.
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has never cried going off into preschool and always comes out the door bouncing like a kangaroo saying she’s had the best day ever!
Love it! Would highly recommend!

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you for your lovely review. It's fantastic that you notice how each child is treated individually and their care tailored to meet their needs.


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Review from Craig P (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel fortunate that our two boys have been at Sandlefor,d and we couldn't be more impressed with the care they have received. Our youngest is in his last year at nursery and has been there since he was six months old, whereas our oldest joined when he was three years old. We wanted a caring and nurturing
environment, and everyone has been there for us providing every ounce of support and learning that our boys needed.
Thank you to everyone; it was the best decision we made sending our boys to Sandleford. We will genuinely miss everyone when our youngest leaves later this year.

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you for your wonderful review. It really is sad when all the siblings finally pass through Sandleford.


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Review from V L (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Sandleford for around 6-weeks now and absolutely loves it there! The staff have been really helpful in getting her settled. Our little girl always gets so excited going to nursery and jumps from my arms every morning. When she started, she was really fussy with food, but the
staff have been great in getting her to try and eat new things, and now she will try and eat most things! We love the app as it helps us be kept informed with everything throughout the day from meals and sleep to activities and nappies, which gives us peace of mind! I love knowing that my daughter is enjoying her time there but also being looked after!

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you for your amazing review. It's so lovely to see the bond she has built with the staff so quickly.


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Review from Daniel T (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just fantastic!
Communication is brilliant, staff are super friendly, and our boy loves going!
He’s always bringing back arts and crafts from nursery, and they are always proactive with events. Sports days, fancy dress days and more!
Highly, highly recommend.

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you for your lovely review. It's great you love the arts and crafts he brings home; he is clearly very creative!


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had a lovely experience when she was in Sandleford. My son is currently in pre-school and is also very happy every day. We are grateful to have the lovely staff looking after our little ones. I can't appraise enough of the caring, love both my kids have received. In my mind, this is the
best nursery in the area. (We had experience in another facility, which was not satisfying and moved to Sandleford). I would highly recommend this nursery from our experience.

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you so much for your review. It's lovely to hear how happy you are at Sandleford.


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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Sandleford now for nearly 5-months and absolutely loves it. She jumps from my arms into key worker arms every morning - I think that's a pretty telling sign of how much she enjoys her time at Sandleford Nursery.
The staff really do take good care of her and her well-being,
as well as taking her interests into consideration by creating activities that help her develop.
Sandleford keep you up to date throughout the day - from what she has eaten through to key moments captured in pictures as well as nappy updates!

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you for your email. We love to share with parents how their little ones are doing throughout the day.


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Review from Christopher T (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Sandleford have been great over the last 6-months since our daughter started. Our daughter loves attending nursery here, and we’ve seen a great improvement in her abilities and her confidence.

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you, I am glad you have seen your child's confidence grow.


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Review from Karan S (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing teachers and a great environment for your kids to grow and become strong individuals. My kid is always excited to go to his nursery; shows the kind of love and care he's given. The open grounds are amazing for kids to go outdoors and explore while being safe inside the campus.

Reply from Katie Noonan, Sandleford Manager at Nursery at St Gabriel's

Thank you for your lovely review. It is so heartwarming to see how happy the children are to arrive at Sandleford.


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Review from Derek L (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Sandleford for almost a year now and absolutely loves it. The staff really look after her and care for her well-being. They keep you updated hourly with their app, so you always know what your child has been up to. Food is great, and my daughter loves it that she can play outside
every day.
Very happy with the nursery.

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Review from Malcolm C (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Super impressed with how easy the St Gabriels team have made the first few weeks of nursery for our daughter. The team have worked hard to acclimatise her into the new environment, working with us to continue her schedule whilst in the nursery and carefully adhering to dietary requirements due to allergies.
We appreciate the frequent updates via the app throughout the day to keep parents posted on all important activities, nappies and naps.
Am sure there will be a few bumps in the road, but as we enter the 2nd month, we have avoided tearful goodbyes during drop-off, which we take as a great sign and can see our little girl gaining confidence and new skills on a weekly basis thanks to the teaching staff in the nursery.


Some of the items options I have marked as good are purely due to be not being able to answer due to Covid preventing entrance into the nursery.


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Review from N X (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good. The cares really care for my child. My daughter always saying she is so lucky to go to nursery there. We love the outside play area as well. The food is very good as well. Super nursery in all areas.

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Review from Kelli H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started the nursery in April 2021, making the change from his past setting to Sandleford was a difficult choice to make. I didn’t need to worry. The team are amazing and really care for the children. I have already seen a difference in his learning, and it amazes me how they can make every day
different and help him to learn through play. I have a very happy son, and I want to thank everyone at Sandleford Nursery for truly being outstanding.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started going to Sandleford nursery when she was 18-months-old. She has been through the baby room, toddler room and preschool. I must say my daughter is so happy and loves to go to Sandleford nursery. We are very happy with the kind of service they provide. As a mom, leaving my daughter
first time in the hands of someone else care, initially I was so worried... but to be honest, Sandleford has taken that fear out of me. They look after little ones so well that I can work peacefully. During the pandemic time, how they managed children and other things is very much appreciable. The settings have a lot of open space and woods for children to explore - which is not common elsewhere. The early education they provide is also so creative and excellent. They work together with parents for the child’s overall development. Though it’s 30 minutes drive for me, I am very much happy to send her to Sandleford nursery.

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Review from Lissa L (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Sandleford, St Gabriels for five months and is so happy. All the staff made him very welcome and settled very quickly. They are always doing fun, learning activities and his vocabulary has really developed. They treat every child as an individual which is very important. The
outside space is a real advantage. I love having the app which keeps me informed on his day.

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Review from Jennifer H (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only recently started nursery and the staff at Sandleford have been fantastic. Despite the current climate they have done everything to ensure she is transitioned and supported through this. They have provided regular updates, holistically thinking of the child and her needs, demonstrating
their caring attributes and knowledge. The staff appear approachable and happy to assist with any questions. My daughter appears very happy, thank you.

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Review from Daniel P (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely caring nursery which promotes learning and growth. Beautiful setting which the children regularly get to explore. They help to nurture happy and confident children. Children benefit from exposure to the wider school with classes in dance and P.E.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience of Sandleford, St Gabriels has been overwhelmingly positive. Our son started there a month ago and has settled in far better and more quickly than we ever thought he would, given he's a lockdown baby. This is really down to the incredibly helpful and caring staff who take a genuine interest
in his development and well-being. The app the nursery use is a lifeline and gives us real time updates during the day, we get to see a snapshot of him participating in a range of activities and feedback on his progress against the Early Years Foundation Stage levels. The feedback from his focus week was extremely informative and addressed the areas we raised. The management team have been very flexible and accommodated our individual needs.

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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been going here since he was one year old. I would not send him anywhere else. They exceeded my expectations and outshone all the other nurseries in the area. The nursery team are exceptional and you feel that you and your little one are an individual not a number. Throughout the Covid-19
mayhem, they are been exemplary, keeping us all safe whilst helping my little one to grow. His key worker is second to none and both the manager and assistant manager take the time to support us and the team. They all really do feel part of the family. The grounds are great, the facilities are very extensive and lots of play, art and activities are available for our little ones to enjoy. The updates throughout the day on what he has eaten and observations are lovely and gives you an insight to actually how happy my little one is there. I would recommend getting on the waiting list sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Nursery at St Gabriel's is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.904 for Nursery at St Gabriel's is calculated as follows: ( (216 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.904

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nursery at St Gabriel's is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 81 number of registered child places is 16.2, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Nurseries South East England 2019

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Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Nurseries South East England 2018

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Top 10 Nurseries South East England 2017

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