Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

Eppleby, Richmond DL11 7AY
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Care Provided by Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Eppleby Forcett
  • Person in charge
  • Clare Storrow (School Administrator)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 4
  • Total Places for Children
  • 22
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:00
    Tuesday 08:00-17:00
    Wednesday 08:00-17:00
    Thursday 08:00-17:00
    Friday 08:00-17:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays & Training Days

Funding & Fees Guide for Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

  • Any additional hours that are outside the funded hours currently work out at £6 per hour, on a sessional basis.


    Lunches are charged at £2.30 for Preschool Children per day.

  • Our sessions run between the hours of 8am - 5pm most days but this may be subject to change, depending on current requirements. Please contact us for up to date information.
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  • Parking in the village


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Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool Reviews (18)

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Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool has 18 reviews.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so happy with the preschool. My daughter has settled in wonderfully, and the staff are incredibly kind and supportive. She's been given a wide range of learning experiences, from reading and arts and crafts to more hands-on activities like making bird feeders and building houses for the three little
pigs. Every week she learns new songs, and when I pick her up, the staff provide a full update on her day. They truly feel like family. It's clear that both the children and adults are happy and engaged. We couldn't be happier with her pre school which is helping her get ready for the next steps.

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Review from Nikki F (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended the preschool and I believe it was an incredibly positive start to their education. From the start they were happy and relaxed there, and I knew they were cared for. The staff took time to get to know us all and when dropping the children off it felt like visiting family.
They enjoyed the food which was always freshly cooked on site just for them and this mirrors the attention and care they received on site every day. I loved hearing them chat about what they had been doing and saw huge development in talking and social skills very quickly. This is such a warm and caring place for children, where they are encouraged, respected and have fun! I would wholeheartedly recommend the preschool for anyone looking for a wonderful, caring and inspiring place for their children.

Reply from Clare Storrow, Administrator at Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review and it was an absolute pleasure to have you with us at our unique setting.


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Review from A O (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly people, very knowledgeable,very professional, I will recommend. They making a very nice atmosphere for the children, always taking care in a best way and great attitude, my children still always talking about it they absolutely love it.

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Review from Jo J (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful preschool setting, staff are so friendly and welcoming. The care given is great. My eldest flourished so much it was without question where we wanted to send my youngest. My little girl loves going. She has come on so much and is really excited to start school.

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Review from Bex B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter runs into pre-school every morning without a backwards glance! All of the staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. The hot school dinners offer a tasty balanced meal every day. The outdoor area is great, with a covered area for outdoor play whatever the weather.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t speak highly enough of this incredible pre-school and early years setting. It is so special in its unique setup, which allows the children to build confidence and flourish in a small, secure environment catered entirely for them.
The staff is wonderful and very approachable and communication
is great. I have three children who have attended or currently attend, and they have all eagerly looked forward to going every day.

Reply from Clare Storrow, Administrator at Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your wonderful review. It is lovely to hear that our unique setup appeals to parents and allows the children to flourish and grow as individuals. We love our setting, and the staff are continually improving the provision to always go above and beyond parents' and carers' expectations. The fact that we have been able to know you as a family for so long and to play such an important part in your children's educational journey is quite humbling. Thank you.


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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Eppleby Preschool a month after her 2nd birthday. She started with a couple of mornings a week and settled in very quickly. The preschool area is so lovely with different role-play areas, outdoor toys, and books. They always did different activities every day. We were kept fully
informed in all learning through an app which is fabulous to see pictures of your child in class. Eppleby preschool is especially nice as next door is the reception class which gives your child a soothing transition into primary. I feel very lucky to have Eppleby Preschool close by.

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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing EYFS provision! Eppleby Forcett pre-school is a wonderful setting for children beginning their school journey. The site (dedicated to pre-school and reception children only) is exceptional with indoor and outdoor spaces set up to allow children to explore their interests and engage in a variety
of learning experiences that allow them to thrive. The most wonderful thing about the preschool though is the staff! They are warm and caring and put the children’s needs and interests first. They take time to get to know the children and their families; we are extremely thankful that our children have been lucky enough to attend the pre-school and reception classes here. I would highly recommend Eppleby Forcett Primary and Pre-school.

Reply from Clare Storrow, Administrator at Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our setting and for highly recommending us. We try so hard to ensure the environment the children are taught in is warm and nurturing but at the same time allows them to thrive as individuals, so it is lovely that this is coming across to our parents. It has been and still continues to be an absolute pleasure to have your children in our setting. Thank you.


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Review from Anthony L (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have attended this pre-school (having been at a private nursery), with the second still here. It’s completely fantastic. The staff are wonderful, both children have adored their time here and have been highly engaged and fulfilled. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Reply from Clare Storrow, Administrator at Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our setting and we are so pleased that your children have enjoyed their time with us. We can't wait to see them continue to grow throughout their school life with us. Thank you for recommending us.


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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic. My son has attended Eppleby Forcett pre-school for 5 months now, prior he attended a nursery where he cried upon every single drop off since he was 10 months old. Since attending Eppleby Forcett preschool, he has become a different child - excited to attend and even asks if he
can go on his days off/in holidays. The staff care for the children as one of their own and are always creating activities that relate to their interests and needs. We have nothing but great things to say about Eppleby Forcett and only wish our son could stay on for longer!

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends preschool here once a week and hopefully will get into reception in September. We’re really happy with all aspects of the preschool; opportunities to play outside, lots of different activities and lovely food. This week was science week and my son described in detail the activities they
were all doing. He always come home happy and can’t wait to tell us what he’s been doing that day.The staff are so friendly and welcoming. We also make use of the breakfast and after school which are really handy for working parents.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot say enough good things about this Nursery, they accommodated me as much as they possibly could when we first moved to the area, and you can tell the staff love being there and genuinely care about the children and their families. I took my little boy to a few settings and this was the one he
picked, I was not in the least surprised because the environment is so warm and welcoming and the staff go above and beyond! He asked to start the next day! Brilliant setting with a beautiful ethos and approach to early years education!

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Review from V W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I want to express my gratitude to Eppleby pre-school. It stands out for its exceptional care and personalised attention to my daughter's needs. The staff not only nurtured her but actively engaged with her, identifying her strengths and areas of development. This pre-school went beyond the ordinary,
investing time, energy, and passion into shaping her individual journey. I'm particularly impressed with how the staff cultivated my daughter's creativity. The environment they created allowed her to explore her imagination freely, resulting in noticeable growth. Eppleby is more than just a learning space; it's where the staff collaboratively worked to bring out the best in her. Their efforts have undeniably played a pivotal role in my daughter's positive pre-school experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Eppleby to any parent seeking a nurturing and stimulating environment for their child's formative years.

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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended both nursery and pre school here and I can't recommend it highly enough. The environment is lovely, the learning and development of my son whilst here is excellent and all the staff are amazing! Even though there are many nurseries and schools much nearer to where we live we are
happy to drive 2 hours each day in order for him to attend such a fantastic place for his early years.

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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing preschool setting with wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces. Fantastic staff and resources /varied activities for the children to get involved with. Loved that they also had an outdoor under cover play area so the children can enjoy some fresh air in any weather if they wished!

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Review from Ann L (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have a daughter who currently attends here and my oldest also came here when she was younger. It is an excellent nursery run by calm, supportive and informative staff. They know the children inside out and help them develop academically but also to develop into a kind and thoughtful child. Nothing
is too much for the staff and they are always there to talk to. The environment is well thought out and encourages the children to explore the whole curriculum at a level that is right for them. They really do start a child’s life into education in the best way.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one had a problem with communication at her last school, she was very shy, and I was told by her old school that she was having some kind of anxiety. When she was about to start at this school I told the teacher about this problem and what happened. She started being chatty since that day!
So it wasn't anxiety that was bothering her, but teachers who didn't actually care and didn't provide much attention to the kids. This school is absolutely brilliant! If you want to be at work in peace that your child is perfectly safe and taken care of, then this school is for you! Teachers are so great, positive thinking, funny, and loving it.

Reply from Clare Storrow, Administrator at Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

How fantastic that your child's true personality has come out since starting with us. It really is a testament to the hard work that the staff put in with the children, to put them at ease and help their confidence blossom. We hope your children go from strength to strength and will enjoy seeing everything they achieve. Thank you.


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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It might be a small country school (linked with another) but the aspirations hopes and dreams of the staff and children are second to none. Both of my children attended this school and love it, they are both excelling with their learning and through great leadership their confidence has blossomed too!!
Can’t recommend this school enough.

Reply from Clare Storrow, Administrator at Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

We are so pleased that everything we strive to deliver is recognised as we really do try our best to exceed the expectations of parents and carers. We have taken so much time fine-tuning the setting to ensure the environment is a warm and nurturing one to help the children flourish and grow in confidence. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10 for Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.935 for Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (200 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.935

  • 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 Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool is based on 18 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 22 number of registered child places is 4.4, which has been reached with 18 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool accepts?

Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool Open?

Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-17:00, Tuesday 08:00-17:00, Wednesday 08:00-17:00, Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-17:00.

How many Children does Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool have capacity for?

Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool has capacity for a total of 22 Children.

How far is Eppleby Forcett CE Primary School and Preschool to the centre of Richmond?

7.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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