Old Sarum Nursery
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 5Long established
A pre-school in Salisbury for children from birth to 5, open 08:30 to 15:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Open since 2015, with 12 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Wiltshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Wiltshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SP4 6GHWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 28 February 2023 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 14 September 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive happy at this warm and friendly nursery. They put their arms out to welcome cuddles from staff and separate from their parents with ease, showing that they feel safe to leave them. Children settle quickly in their room and are keen to get involved in their play and learning from the outset. Parents appreciate the positive impact staff have on children's developing confidence and social skills. For example, children are helped to build strong bonds with the experienced staff and settle well in the environment. They learn to work independently and in groups to build lasting friendships.
Children benefit from a curriculum that exposes them to new and exciting learning experiences. The manager and staff reflect on children's interests and next steps in learning when planning activities. They consider how resources can be used differently to meet the individual needs of the children accessing them. For instance, children develop their memory, concentration and vocabulary as they try to identify pictures and items from a book being shared with them. Staff are attentive to the needs of all the children they care for. They show respect, listen to what children say and provide gentle reminders and explanations to help young children manage their emotions and feelings. Children show respect for others and take turns in play.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review how group times are organised to meet the needs of all children, to help them remain engaged and focused so their learning is maximised n develop a more consistent approach to better support children's understanding of behavioural expectations and routines.
- 14 September 2023Good
- 8 February 2023Inadequate
- 20 June 2017Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Old Sarum Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.