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St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, RG20 9BD
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28 November 2025
We are so pleased with St Gabriel's Preschool. It's such a lovely environment. My son's key worker is Jill. She is absolutely amazing. She has previously looked after my eldest son, whom attended this preschool many years ago. All the key workers and Nursery manager/Deputy nursery manager. Always go above and beyond to help and support. We feel completely confident that our Son is happy and that he is continuously being developed. We like the surrounding area and all the activities the kids get involved in. We get fully briefed at collection times and can also see regular updates on the app. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery, it's been a wonderful experience. Thank you so much.
25 November 2025
Cannot praise St Gabriel's Nursery enough. The staff are phenomenal - the level of care for our child as an individual and part of a group has exceeded all our hopes and expectations. Facilities are also fantastic! Our son is blissfully happy at nursery and runs in each day with a smile on his face. The team do so many fun activities with them from cooking and creative crafts to singing and modern languages. We've been astonished at the skills he has picked up from his days there. The staff update the app regularly so we get to see what he's eaten and been up to which is super helpful. It's not always easy to put your child into nursery, especially when going back to work after maternity leave, but it has just been so great to know he's so well cared for and happy. We love being part of the nursery community and highly recommend to anyone considering joining.
20 November 2025
St Gabriel's Nursery in Sandleford, Newbury is an exceptional early years setting where children truly come first. The staff are warm, attentive, and work closely with parents to understand each child's unique needs. The environment is nurturing and calm, helping children feel safe, understood, and cared for. Communication is excellent, with regular updates and thoughtful feedback that make parents feel involved. The nursery fosters confidence, independence, kindness, and empathy, encouraging children to grow at their own pace. With beautiful surroundings and a strong community ethos, St Gabriel's is an amazing nursery that sets the gold standard for early years care.
19 November 2025
Since starting nursery in September, my daughter has become more confident and outgoing. I initially gave her until Christmas to settle into the nursery, but within a few short weeks, she had settled, far better than I first thought. The nursery staff are so welcoming, especially in the mornings, making hand over easier, on both myself and my daughter. Receiving picture updates throughout the day makes me incredibly happy that is involved in a variety of activites during the day. I'm so glad I chose St Gabriel's nursery for my daughter, she is thriving.
19 November 2025
A truly outstanding nursery experience. The level of care provided is exceptional - from the thoughtfully designed facilities and expansive outdoor space to the genuine attentiveness and warmth of the staff. It's clear that every detail has been considered to create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for children. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to other parents. If you're looking for a place that feels like a home away from home, where your child is so happy they often don't want to leave, then this is the perfect choice.
19 November 2025
Welcoming, supportive, nurturing environment. Our Daughter settled super quickly and she is very happy every day - a great reflection of the wonderful staff. Good communication. Fun activities, caring staff
19 November 2025
Our child adores going to this nursery and I am hugely impressed with the institution to. The staff are fantastic, very caring and with a timetable for playtime but also hugely constructive learning and daily outdoor activities within the lovely school grounds. My son also is a big fan of the food judging by the amount he eats there!
19 November 2025
Wonderful staff who give our daughter so much care and attention. She gets so excited to see nursery everyday and it's fantastic to see all the fun activities they prepare for the kids each week. I wouldn't want her anywhere else.
10 October 2025
We have been really impressed with this nursery. Our daughter moved seamlessly from her previous nursery to this one. All the staff are professional, fun and approachable. We can see how she is being prepared for school as her letter and number recognition, pencil grip etc are developing all the time. It appears they really utilise the space they have around the school too, being outside as much as possible: She enjoys walks around the lakes and fields, visits to the infant school for stories, gym in the sports hall and playing on the park. It's a fantastic nursery that we highly recommend to our friends and family.
23 September 2025
The staff at St.Gabriel's are truly the heart of this nursery :) They are professional, highly skilled and genuinely caring. As a Mum, I feel at ease knowing my daughter is in such capable and kind hands. The nursery's infrastructure is also top notch, with bright, clean and safe spaces that allow the children to explore and learn freely. The staff really does take the time to get to know each child individually!
10 September 2025
Our daughter has thrived at this nursery over the past three months. The staff are caring, communicative, and really go above and beyond. Facilities and activities are fantastic and have helped her hit milestones quickly. We love how well they understand her individual needs, and the parent updates and review meetings are so valuable. Couldn't be happier with the care provided.
31 March 2025
I would recommend St Gabriel's Nursery to any parent. The days are filled with fun and activities, both inside and out. All the staff are kind and obviously love the children and their jobs. I relish the opportunities to visit the nursery at their special occasion events, eg Mother's Day, afternoon tea. They have also started doing parents coffee mornings, developing a real sense of community.
21 March 2025
Our son attends the Toddler room and has been at the nursery since 6months old. He will shortly be moving to Pre School. The nursery is outstanding. They go the extra mile to ensure you are well informed about your child and their development. The opportunities for parents to be involved are well organised and the communication from Management about the nursery as a whole is very informative.
21 March 2025
I have nothing but positive words for this fantastic nursery. My daughter is in the baby room and has been from 6 months old. She is always happy and smiling when I drop her off and collect her. The staff are incredibly friendly, kind and caring. Communication is very good with updates online, and emails are answered quickly. I honestly have nothing negative to say and nothing but praise for the setting, staff and my overall experience here.
13 March 2025
We are beyond thrilled with our experience at St Gabriel's Nursery! Watching our son develop in such a nurturing environment has been a true delight. The staff here are so wonderful and incredibly caring. They consistently provide us with all the information we need and work hand-in-hand with us to ensure our son's well-being and progress. Their support has been especially invaluable when it comes to potty training! Our son always goes into nursery with a big smile on his face and we love receiving updates about his day. It makes us feel connected and reassured, knowing he's in such good hands. The parents' stay and play sessions are another fantastic aspect of St Gabriel's Nursery. These sessions allow us to feel actively involved in our son's nursery experience and we appreciate the effort that goes into organising them. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff at St Gabriel's Nursery. Your dedication and care make a world of difference to our family!
13 March 2025
St. Gabriels continue to provide our children with the necessary support, guidance and encouragement needed to help achieve their full potential. The staff are always understanding, supportive and empathetic whenever discussions are required. The grounds and facilities help allow our children to develop in all aspects of their day.
18 September 2024
We love St Gabriel's Nursery, our son has settled in so well and very quickly - thanks to all the wonderful staff there! There is so much for babies/toddlers to do, the staff come up with fabulous activities, take the children around the school grounds and always put on events/social mornings for parents and grandparents (which is a lovely touch!). We've actively seen developmental progress at nursery and at home with our son, he's really thriving. It's great that everything is also tracked through the app and regular development calls with staff. Will always recommend St Gabriel's Nursery, we're really happy!
26 March 2024
The nursery at St Gabriel’s is a fantastic setting. Warm, friendly staff, who are great with the children and very experienced. They do lots of learning through play and fun activities which vary all the time. The children are very happy and content and my third child is currently in pre-school and loves it. I have always recommended this nursery and will continue to do so.
14 February 2024
We have been really pleased with our daughter’s first year in the baby room and how the staff helped to settle her in. She has now recently moved up to the toddler room and is having such a great time and we enjoy hearing about what she got up to during the day from her and on the app. We have always found the staff to be so friendly and caring and therefore we do not hesitate in recommending St Gabriel’s Nursery.
12 February 2024
Our son started Nursery at St Gabriel's last September (in toddler's room. Now in pre-school) and we had little bit difficult transition journey. However, the support that we got from the nursery was amazing. With their warm and friendly approach to kids, my son started to go to nursery willingly. They also provide lots of different good quality activities to children which helps them to improve their development while the children enjoy their time in the nursery. I am also so happy with his key person. She sees every detail, follows-up all the points that require little support and shares feedback constantly. Moreover, helps my son to develop his skills in a very nice way. In a nutshell, could not be happier with St Gabriel's Nursery.
Latest Reviews for Nursery at St Gabriel's
28 November 2025
We are so pleased with St Gabriel's Preschool. It's such a lovely environment. My son's key worker is Jill. She is absolutely amazing. She has previously looked after my eldest son, whom attended this preschool many years ago. All the key workers and Nursery manager/Deputy nursery manager. Always go above and beyond to help and support. We feel completely confident that our Son is happy and that he is continuously being developed. We like the surrounding area and all the activities the kids get involved in. We get fully briefed at collection times and can also see regular updates on the app. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery, it's been a wonderful experience. Thank you so much.
25 November 2025
Cannot praise St Gabriel's Nursery enough. The staff are phenomenal - the level of care for our child as an individual and part of a group has exceeded all our hopes and expectations. Facilities are also fantastic! Our son is blissfully happy at nursery and runs in each day with a smile on his face. The team do so many fun activities with them from cooking and creative crafts to singing and modern languages. We've been astonished at the skills he has picked up from his days there. The staff update the app regularly so we get to see what he's eaten and been up to which is super helpful. It's not always easy to put your child into nursery, especially when going back to work after maternity leave, but it has just been so great to know he's so well cared for and happy. We love being part of the nursery community and highly recommend to anyone considering joining.
20 November 2025
St Gabriel's Nursery in Sandleford, Newbury is an exceptional early years setting where children truly come first. The staff are warm, attentive, and work closely with parents to understand each child's unique needs. The environment is nurturing and calm, helping children feel safe, understood, and cared for. Communication is excellent, with regular updates and thoughtful feedback that make parents feel involved. The nursery fosters confidence, independence, kindness, and empathy, encouraging children to grow at their own pace. With beautiful surroundings and a strong community ethos, St Gabriel's is an amazing nursery that sets the gold standard for early years care.
19 November 2025
Since starting nursery in September, my daughter has become more confident and outgoing. I initially gave her until Christmas to settle into the nursery, but within a few short weeks, she had settled, far better than I first thought. The nursery staff are so welcoming, especially in the mornings, making hand over easier, on both myself and my daughter. Receiving picture updates throughout the day makes me incredibly happy that is involved in a variety of activites during the day. I'm so glad I chose St Gabriel's nursery for my daughter, she is thriving.
19 November 2025
A truly outstanding nursery experience. The level of care provided is exceptional - from the thoughtfully designed facilities and expansive outdoor space to the genuine attentiveness and warmth of the staff. It's clear that every detail has been considered to create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for children. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to other parents. If you're looking for a place that feels like a home away from home, where your child is so happy they often don't want to leave, then this is the perfect choice.
19 November 2025
Welcoming, supportive, nurturing environment. Our Daughter settled super quickly and she is very happy every day - a great reflection of the wonderful staff. Good communication. Fun activities, caring staff
19 November 2025
Our child adores going to this nursery and I am hugely impressed with the institution to. The staff are fantastic, very caring and with a timetable for playtime but also hugely constructive learning and daily outdoor activities within the lovely school grounds. My son also is a big fan of the food judging by the amount he eats there!
19 November 2025
Wonderful staff who give our daughter so much care and attention. She gets so excited to see nursery everyday and it's fantastic to see all the fun activities they prepare for the kids each week. I wouldn't want her anywhere else.
10 October 2025
We have been really impressed with this nursery. Our daughter moved seamlessly from her previous nursery to this one. All the staff are professional, fun and approachable. We can see how she is being prepared for school as her letter and number recognition, pencil grip etc are developing all the time. It appears they really utilise the space they have around the school too, being outside as much as possible: She enjoys walks around the lakes and fields, visits to the infant school for stories, gym in the sports hall and playing on the park. It's a fantastic nursery that we highly recommend to our friends and family.
23 September 2025
The staff at St.Gabriel's are truly the heart of this nursery :) They are professional, highly skilled and genuinely caring. As a Mum, I feel at ease knowing my daughter is in such capable and kind hands. The nursery's infrastructure is also top notch, with bright, clean and safe spaces that allow the children to explore and learn freely. The staff really does take the time to get to know each child individually!
10 September 2025
Our daughter has thrived at this nursery over the past three months. The staff are caring, communicative, and really go above and beyond. Facilities and activities are fantastic and have helped her hit milestones quickly. We love how well they understand her individual needs, and the parent updates and review meetings are so valuable. Couldn't be happier with the care provided.
31 March 2025
I would recommend St Gabriel's Nursery to any parent. The days are filled with fun and activities, both inside and out. All the staff are kind and obviously love the children and their jobs. I relish the opportunities to visit the nursery at their special occasion events, eg Mother's Day, afternoon tea. They have also started doing parents coffee mornings, developing a real sense of community.
21 March 2025
Our son attends the Toddler room and has been at the nursery since 6months old. He will shortly be moving to Pre School. The nursery is outstanding. They go the extra mile to ensure you are well informed about your child and their development. The opportunities for parents to be involved are well organised and the communication from Management about the nursery as a whole is very informative.
21 March 2025
I have nothing but positive words for this fantastic nursery. My daughter is in the baby room and has been from 6 months old. She is always happy and smiling when I drop her off and collect her. The staff are incredibly friendly, kind and caring. Communication is very good with updates online, and emails are answered quickly. I honestly have nothing negative to say and nothing but praise for the setting, staff and my overall experience here.
13 March 2025
We are beyond thrilled with our experience at St Gabriel's Nursery! Watching our son develop in such a nurturing environment has been a true delight. The staff here are so wonderful and incredibly caring. They consistently provide us with all the information we need and work hand-in-hand with us to ensure our son's well-being and progress. Their support has been especially invaluable when it comes to potty training! Our son always goes into nursery with a big smile on his face and we love receiving updates about his day. It makes us feel connected and reassured, knowing he's in such good hands. The parents' stay and play sessions are another fantastic aspect of St Gabriel's Nursery. These sessions allow us to feel actively involved in our son's nursery experience and we appreciate the effort that goes into organising them. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff at St Gabriel's Nursery. Your dedication and care make a world of difference to our family!
13 March 2025
St. Gabriels continue to provide our children with the necessary support, guidance and encouragement needed to help achieve their full potential. The staff are always understanding, supportive and empathetic whenever discussions are required. The grounds and facilities help allow our children to develop in all aspects of their day.
18 September 2024
We love St Gabriel's Nursery, our son has settled in so well and very quickly - thanks to all the wonderful staff there! There is so much for babies/toddlers to do, the staff come up with fabulous activities, take the children around the school grounds and always put on events/social mornings for parents and grandparents (which is a lovely touch!). We've actively seen developmental progress at nursery and at home with our son, he's really thriving. It's great that everything is also tracked through the app and regular development calls with staff. Will always recommend St Gabriel's Nursery, we're really happy!
26 March 2024
The nursery at St Gabriel’s is a fantastic setting. Warm, friendly staff, who are great with the children and very experienced. They do lots of learning through play and fun activities which vary all the time. The children are very happy and content and my third child is currently in pre-school and loves it. I have always recommended this nursery and will continue to do so.
14 February 2024
We have been really pleased with our daughter’s first year in the baby room and how the staff helped to settle her in. She has now recently moved up to the toddler room and is having such a great time and we enjoy hearing about what she got up to during the day from her and on the app. We have always found the staff to be so friendly and caring and therefore we do not hesitate in recommending St Gabriel’s Nursery.
12 February 2024
Our son started Nursery at St Gabriel's last September (in toddler's room. Now in pre-school) and we had little bit difficult transition journey. However, the support that we got from the nursery was amazing. With their warm and friendly approach to kids, my son started to go to nursery willingly. They also provide lots of different good quality activities to children which helps them to improve their development while the children enjoy their time in the nursery. I am also so happy with his key person. She sees every detail, follows-up all the points that require little support and shares feedback constantly. Moreover, helps my son to develop his skills in a very nice way. In a nutshell, could not be happier with St Gabriel's Nursery.