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Nurseries in GU18

4 registered nurseries — 0 Outstanding, 1 Good

Ofsted ratings in GU18

4

Total nurseries

1

Good

3

Not yet rated

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Good

Carlton House, Lightwater

50 places
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Not yet inspected

Park House, Lightwater

74 places
AC
Not yet inspected

Lightwater Playing Field Association, Lightwater

CL
Complete Lightwater
Not yet inspected

Lightwater Village Junior School, Lightwater

40 places

Why families love GU18

41.4/100

Family Score

2.53

Crime rate per 1,000

Getting around GU18

Average property price: £556,744

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in GU18

In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.

Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many nurseries are in GU18?

GU18 has 4 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 0 are rated Outstanding and 1 are rated Good.

What percentage of nurseries in GU18 are Outstanding or Good?

25% of nurseries in GU18 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Which is the best-rated nursery in GU18?

You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in GU18 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.

Are there funded nursery places in GU18?

Yes — many nurseries in GU18 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.