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 Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandleford is a lovely nursery. My son loves it there in the preschool room and settled quickly. He loves all the activities, and the staff really take the time to learn what he likes to do. I love all the updates and photos we get throughout the day, and everything is very well organised.

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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter adores going to Sandleford and has made great friends there with peers and staff alike. Staff are very supportive, and the range of activities is excellent, with clear development in phonics, in particular. They also really know how to celebrate and have fun.

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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter moved here from another nursery, and it is great to see how much happier she is. The staff are great and approachable; they have really helped her come out of her shell, which is a delight to see. The outside space around the school is lovely, and there is plenty to keep them busy inside
the nursery. I really wish we had moved her here sooner!

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Review from Jane H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to Sandleford Nursery. She enjoys a variety of activities throughout the day, is very well cared for, and is always happy. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. Really get the time to know your child and appreciate their individual personality. My daughter loves it, she is always busy with loads of different activities. I am so, so happy with them, we made the right choice!

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Review from Clare S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sons love going to Sandleford. They both thrive and amaze us with how much they absorb. The outside play and being able to walk out around the grounds are favourite activities. The staff are cheerful and friendly, so I am reassured, they are well looked after.

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Review from Shelly H (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been part of the Sandleford family since November 2020. We cannot be happier with the welcome and safe, gentle introduction that our daughter experienced. Having been a lockdown baby, it was not going to be an easy transition, but the staff at Sandleford have been fantastic. Not only
being supportive, flexible and communicative with us, but they also have super considerate with our daughter. The staff very much have a personalised approach to care, it certainly isn't one size fits all!

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Review from John S (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and setting are first-class. My daughter was very shy when she started, but the staff have helped her build confidence and come out of her shell. The range of activities is diverse, and she adores it.

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

My daughter moved from another nursery and has settled in very well thanks to the help and support from the Sandleford team. Their care and attention are second to none, and they have been particularly helpful in assisting her to get 'school ready'. The facilities are fantastic, and she particularly
enjoys their free-flow outside area, which ensures that she gets fresh air whatever the weather and the forest walks in their beautiful grounds.

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Review from Jo L (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very welcoming and make my daughters time at nursery safe and stimulating. She does lots of new activities and spends lots of time outside, which is fantastic for her. Staff interact well with all the children and spends time to get to know them well. Each child has a key worker, however,
all know the child well.

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Review from Kerry B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with a lot of attention to detail and care for the children. I love getting the updates throughout the day whilst I’m at work, it lets me know what my son is doing and that he’s enjoying himself. My son loves playing outside and exploring the woods and walks to the lake and all of the
extra classes that Sandleford offer.

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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great experience of recently moving to Sandleford and our son into toddlers, then pre-school. Despite plenty of anxieties moving from a nursery in London, the team allayed them and have been wonderful.

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Review from James E (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandleford is an excellent nursery. The staff are absolutely fantastic, our daughter loves attending, and is always smiling at drop off and pick up. We get regular updates throughout each day, and there is always some fun and interesting activities to report on.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandleford nursery has been incredible at looking after my daughter and adapting to suit her learning style/help her overcome some issues she was having. The staff are all brilliant, and I trust them completely. The cleanliness, management, facilities and the learning they provide are all excellent.

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Review from Diana L (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son enrolled at Sandleford Nursery at the beginning of January, and we have had an amazing experience so far. The whole team have been incredibly welcoming and reassuring in every way possible. It really put me at ease leaving our son with them. They made our son feel comfortable and cared for.
Sandleford has excellent facilities both indoors and outdoors. They are able to accommodate my son's milk allergy with ease, which again, is very reassuring.
We also find their communication very good, and the app is brilliant!

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Review from Edward P (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sadly our daughter had only just started nursery when all schools and nurseries were asked to close due to the coronavirus. However, prior to this, our daughter was welcomed into the nursery by all of the teachers. It was quite apparent that she had gained in confidence thanks to the nursery and was
starting to make friends. The nursery has a good daily structure and it is apparent the nursery teachers really help to stimulate the children and help them grow and develop. Furthermore, we have been so impressed by the continued support from the nursery during the UK's lockdown: links to learning websites, songs to sing, recipes to try, etc. We would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Nikki M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Sandleford since she was ten months old and now approaching three she’ll soon be going up to preschool. She loves nursery even though sometimes it’s a struggle to get her to go in but when I pick her up she never wants to leave. Both baby and toddler rooms have been really
good for her academic and social development.
It’s never easy to leave your child but I feel happy and confident knowing she’s in the best place where she can learn, grow and play with her friends. She has built amazing bonds with all the staff and especially her key workers.

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Review from Gary S (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. My daughter has attended for more than three years and she loves it. The staff are great and it is very well managed. Lots of good information shared with parents too.

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Review from Caroline B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Sandleford from the age of around 1-year-old, 2.5 years on and he still loves it. The transition from the different rooms has been seamless with the help of the friendly, attentive ladies who work there. They made my son feel welcome and made me feel happy enough to walk away
knowing that he was in safe hands. The outdoor space is amazing. It's a great place to learn, play and make friends.

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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandleford is a fantastic nursery and I have been happy and confident leaving my children in the care of the staff. The children have busy and fun days and have access to the great facilities at St Gabriel’s. My children love having PE in the Sports Hall and love going on outdoor adventures in the St
Gabriel’s grounds.
There is a good amount of space both indoors and outdoors, and a good balance between playing and learning.
I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!

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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

Recipient: Nursery at St Gabriel's

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Nurseries South East England 2018

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Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

Top 10 Nurseries South East England 2017

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Date: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017 More details

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