Data since the introduction of the new framework in September last year shows that 58 per cent of maintained nursery schools were rated outstanding, 36 per cent good, 4 per cent satisfactory and 2 per cent inadequate.
However, over the same time period, only 8 per cent of primary schools and 10 per cent of secondary schools were rated outstanding. Special schools fared slightly better, with 33 per cent rated outstanding and 18 per cent of pupil referral units outstanding.
In 2008-09, 58 per cent of maintained nursery schools were also rated outstanding.
Megan Pacey, chief executive of Early Education, said, 'I am not surprised. They have consistently done well and it is good to see them continuing to maintain their high standards. It shows that in terms of investment in the early years in tight fiscal times, maintained nursery schools are very effective.'
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