Ripley Court School Nursery

Ripley Court School, Rose Lane, Ripley, Woking GU23 6NE
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9.5 19 Reviews
The Ripley Court School Nursery is a fully integrated part of Ripley Court School which is set in 19 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside with extensive playing fields, its own forest school and an indoor swimming pool, providing an idyllic environment for all its pupils.

The Nursery is housed in its own purpose-built area and offers a nurturing and stimulating environment suitable for individual growth and attention, allowing children to feel happy, valued and to flourish. Children join the Nursery in the term of their third birthday and wrap-around care is available from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

As a fully integrated part of Ripley Court School, the Nursery benefits from sharing specialist French, Swimming, Dance, Music and Forest School teachers. Further exciting opportunities allow the pupils to engage with the local community with visits to the local nature reserve as well as the Pony stables and nearby Alpaca farm.

There is a warm family atmosphere within the school community at Ripley Court School and they celebrate the uniqueness of every individual child, supporting pupils to become confident, inquisitive, and compassionate learners who embody the nursery's values of perseverance, aspiration, curiosity, and kindness.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Ripley Court School

Person in charge

  • Gavin Ryan (Headmaster)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 4

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

  • from 3 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • TERM FEES EXCL VAT
    Nursery/Transition (Full-Time)   £3,985
    Minimum 3 Sessions   £1,195
    Morning only 8.30 – 12 noon    £400
    Morning and Lunch – 8.30pm – 12.30pm    £460
    Afternoon (incl lunch) 12 noon – 3:30pm   £460
    Afternoon only (excl lunch) 12:30 – 3.30pm   £400
    Full Day (incl Lunch) 8.30am – 3.30pm    £800


    The week consists of 10 sessions, 5 morning sessions and 5 afternoon sessions. There is a requirement to attend a minimum of 3 sessions per week initially. These can be any 3 sessions. Increases to sessions up to full time can be made at the beginning of each term.

  • The Nursery at Ripley Court accepts Early Years Funding. For more information contact Tracey Mangold at Ripley Court.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • The School offers convenient parking facilities for visiting parents. There is a safe parent car park within the school grounds, situated around the corner from the white house. Parents can easily access this parking area during their visits.
    For parents meeting the headmistress for a personal tour, a designated Headmistress visitor parking is available next to the white house, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all prospective parents visiting the School.

Ripley Court School Nursery Reviews (19)

9.5

Ripley Court School Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ripley Court School Nursery has 19 reviews.

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Review from G F (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has loved every second at Ripley Court School Nursery and he can't wait to go in each morning. The one-to-one attention given is outstanding and the level of care and dedication of the teachers is remarkable.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ripley Court is a fantastic nursery - you only need to step on site to immediately feel how happy all the children are and it isn't hard to see why. The grounds are idyllic, the atmosphere nurturing and the children have access to myriad specialist activities from such an early age (the highlight being
weekly swimming lessons in the indoor pool). The staff are outstanding; not only are they loving and caring towards every single child, but it is clear that they spend a great deal of thought on planning each part of every day and their communication with parents is excellent. I have experience with a number of different pre-preps and nurseries in the area and this is by far the best.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are always so welcoming and friendly they are consistent, approachable and available for parents. They provide an expansive array of activities to stimulate the children's curiosity and embed learning.
The children have access to weekly forest school, swimming, cooking dance
and French lessons among others.
The nursery is part of the school and are included in Christmas productions and sports days and they have lunch in the main dinner hall, all of which support them to transition smoothly into the school.
My child is always happy to enter the setting and just as happy at the end of the day. He is continuing to grow and develop both academically personally and socially with the help support, guidance and a caring attitude of his setting.

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Review from Felicity T (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined the nursery in September 2024 as a child with low confidence and who was not very talkative. He has absolutely thrived in a very caring environment and has completely come out of his shell and is now chatting away and spotting phonic sounds in the world around him.
The environment offers
such a variety of activities as forest school, French, dance, cooking and swimming that there is always a lot to engage him.
The flexible wraparound care offering is also very helpful and useful for working parents.

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Review from Mark F (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ripley Court School Nursery is an exceptional environment for a young toddler to thrive and develop. In just a short time, we have seen a remarkable transformation in our son's growth and confidence. The one-to-one care he receives is outstanding, complemented by engaging in educational activities that
nurture his curiosity and skills. Each day is filled with enriching experiences, and the forest school, in particular, is a standout feature. Having moved from a traditional nursery with limited space, we truly appreciate the vast opportunities Ripley offers-expansive grounds, an indoor swimming pool, and a team of dedicated, passionate educators. It's a fantastic setting where children can explore, learn, and flourish.

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Review from Charlene S (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ripley Court School Nursery has been an excellent choice for our daughter, who is 3 years old. The structure of the school day is well-balanced, providing a great mix of educational activities and creative play. She absolutely loves the variety of subjects, especially swimming, dance, and French, which
are all incorporated into the curriculum in an engaging way.
The teachers are fantastic, nurturing, supportive, and dedicated to bringing out the best in each child. One of the standout experiences for our daughter has been Forest School, which she looks forward to every week. It allows her to explore, learn, and build confidence in the outdoors, which is a wonderful addition to the curriculum.
Overall, Ripley Court provides a warm and stimulating learning environment, and we've been really happy with our experience so far. Most importantly, our daughter loves going to school, which speaks volumes about the care and quality of education provided. Highly recommend.

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Review from Rosheena E (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very warm and welcoming nursery/school, all staff are very pleasant with exceptional teaching standards, children are taught a number of different subjects including a language from when they start in nursery. My daughter thoroughly enjoys attending Ripley Court Nursery and her teachers are very friendly
and polite and excellent at caring for the children, going above and beyond and they are very attentive. I can speak to the teachers to discuss my daughter's progress on a very regular basis and I am kept up to date on a very regular basis with the activities undertaken by my daughter. The school has a great sense of community and I feel honoured to be a part of Ripley Court, couldn't have asked for a better place. Thank you Ripley Court School Nursery - you are amazing.

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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our daughter to Ripley Court Nursery in the autumn. We felt she would benefit from the wide activities available in the nursery as she was previously in a more unstructured setting. Almost, overnight, we saw a change in her behaviour and happiness. She loves all aspects of her nursery day,
from forest school to swimming and dancing. She is a naturally confident child and Ripley Court has given her a chance to shine. She frequently plays schools at home, imitating the fun that she has at pre-school. We are so glad that we made the move and would thoroughly recommend this amazing place. It is a special, nurturing, happy place and I am very grateful to all of the teachers and support staff who care for my daughter every day.

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Review from Georgina P (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have been to Ripley Court nursery, one is still there. Our boys adore their fun-filled days of learning, playing, swimming, forest school and cooking. The teachers are superb, going above and beyond to do the best for the children and engage with parents. They are genuinely caring
and supportive of each individual child. Our boys previously went to an unstructured nursery, which didn’t see our boys thrive as they do at Ripley. We’d 100% recommend it to anyone. Thank you to all the staff.

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Review from Cat H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been absolutely thrilled by how quickly our daughter has settled into Ripley Court Nursery. We were initially nervous, given how much she loved her previous nursery but we could not be happier. The nursery is a very special environment, generating a genuine love of learning through a wide range
of fun and engaging activities. The staff and other parents have all been incredibly welcoming. Our daughter is thriving and happily skips into school each day.

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Review from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Ripley Court. We moved her from her previous nursery which she was also fond of but not as much as Ripley Court. She’s made excellent friends and loves the teachers so much. She even asks me on her days off and weekends if she can go in! I would definitely recommend the
nursery and all the extra activities they do with the children, I think it’s so good that they get to try so many things at their age.

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Review from Richard A (Father of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Court Nursery has a lovely feel about it and extremely good teaching. Set in beautiful grounds it prides itself on its pastoral care and creates an environment where the child feels held. The only thing that would improve its provision would be if it was available to children under three, as
having sampled two of the other nurseries in the area before moving to Ripley Court School Nursery at three, its level of care and learning is far superior in every sense. The change in our son was marked in the transition and now he loves every day at Ripley Court School Nursery.

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Review from Julia S (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Ripley Court School Nursery has a lovely location and broadly an inclusive atmosphere, typical of a smaller public school off the ‘hothouse’ track. They have undergone a lot of change recently with changes in senior leadership and a merger. I get the sense a new philosophy or style, if any is yet to
emerge. The smaller class sizes and grounds, facilities and activities are great. Parents and kids almost universally seem very nice. My impression is that is that at least for nursery and transition is that this suits children who welcome a very high degree of structure, process and boundaries. I feel it less well suited to parents and young children who focus on instilling a love of learning through fun, unstructured activities and a degree of fluidity. They have clear ideas on how things should be done which, if aligned, is wonderful. If however you welcome a more flexible child centred approach, this may not necessarily be the right nursery for you and your child.

Reply from Nicky Price, Marketing at Ripley Court School Nursery

Due to the wide range of specialist teaching, the timetable needs to be more structured to allow for these wonderful opportunities. During the rest of the time at our nursery, children can choose from a variety of activities which have been carefully planned for using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, as well as the children’s current interests and fascinations. The children have free choice of resources, both inside and outside and receive thorough support from our nurturing staff team.

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

We have been blown away by how amazing the nursery is since joining in September 2020. Our son has thrived in the warm and nurturing environment. We are over the moon with the progress, both social and developmentally that he has made in such a short space of time. The range of activities that are offered
both in and out of the classroom, forest school being one, provide an exciting day every day. He looks forward to going in every morning.

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

Excellent and exceeding expectations. Very clean and tidy.

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Review from Mary C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderfully nurturing setting for the children to live their best lives. The staff have endless energy and provide a really stimulating environment for the children. The forest school is such a treat for the children each week!

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Review from Simon C (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During what has been a really difficult period, the staff have been absolutely amazing. Our four year old has loved going to the nursery and has really grown in confidence, helped along by such caring and compassionate teachers.

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Review from Ana E (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ripley Court School Nursery is an amazing environment for your children. I have never seen one with so much outside space and so many different activities on offer. The staff from the headmistress, to the teachers and auxiliary staff, are friendly, helpful and easy to deal with as a parent as well as
loved by my son. I am grateful to have found this nursery as a starting point for my son's education as I know that he will always think positively about school for having started here. If he moves up through Ripley Court School Nursery, I am sure that he will become a well rounded human being.

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

A welcoming, homely environment with staff who know the children so well and genuinely care so much. The day to day communication is fantastic and the staff work in partnership with the parents to manage behaviour, learning needs and social skills in a truly collaborative way. We would highly recommend
this nursery, having had three children benefit from all that it provides.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.496)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10 for Ripley Court School Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 6 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 4.958 for Ripley Court School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.958

  • 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 4.538 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ripley Court School Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.4 = 0.938

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

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Sue Michaels

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

With over 30 years of experience and a passion for Early Years and play-based learning, I feel
privileged to be part of your child’s early journey. My career has taken me across both state and
independent sectors, working with young children at every stage of the EYFS foundation stage.

Every day brings something new, and I am constantly inspired by the joy, curiosity, and endless potential that children bring. Just like the children, I’ve never stopped learning – it’s this shared journey of discovery that makes Early Years so special.

I am committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child feels loved, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them. I aim to support children in all aspects of pre-school life and, with the help of our wonderful Nursery practitioners, create a
safe, loving space where every child can thrive. I believe each child is a unique individual with a natural curiosity and thirst for learning. Through good-quality early years education and an enabling environment, we build strong foundations for each child, helping them develop and progress in away that’s right for them at the very start of their educational journey.

I am a mum of three. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and walking my two dogs.
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Fiona Boyle

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

With over 13 years of experience in early childhood education, I am deeply passionate about creating a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child feels safe, valued and encouraged to flourish.

The early years are a magical time, filled with curiosity, discovery, and potential, and I find immense joy in supporting children as they embark on their educational journey.

Throughout my career, I have worked extensively within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), building a strong understanding of how to create stimulating spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and growth. I see each child as a capable and curious individual and take pride in tailoring activities to their unique needs and interests. My goal is to instil confidence and foster a genuine love of learning in every child.

I believe that families play a crucial role in a child’s development and work hard to build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers. I aim to create a sense of partnership and reassurance that their child is cherished and supported.

My approach is rooted in kindness, empathy, and patience. I am particularly interested in child psychology and behaviour management, focusing on understanding the emotions and
experiences behind behaviours. By nurturing self-esteem and emotional resilience, I help children develop a strong sense of self-worth and confidence in overcoming challenges.

I bring my love of music and creativity into the classroom, finding ways to engage children through songs, rhymes, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and joy. My commitment is to provide a safe, loving, and inspiring environment where every child feels celebrated for who they are and empowered to thrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ripley Court School Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Ripley Court School Nursery accepts?

Ripley Court School Nursery accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ripley Court School Nursery Open?

Ripley Court School Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Ripley Court School Nursery have capacity for?

Ripley Court School Nursery has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Ripley Court School Nursery to the centre of Woking?

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

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