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The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards, Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0RA, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.4 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
93
Ages
2–4
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this nursery provides a solid foundation for children aged 2-4, fostering a positive learning environment. While it serves a relatively small cohort of 93 pupils, it stands out with a LocaleIQ score of 9.4, indicating it surpasses 91% of schools in the area. However, potential parents may want to consider the limited published data when evaluating the school's overall performance.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.3%
Asian Pakistani16.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
White Other3.2%
Asian Indian3.2%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Location
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53.54640, -2.43225 · BL4 0RA
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105145
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Orchards Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
The Orchards Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2013.
Is The Orchards Nursery School a good school?
The Orchards Nursery School scores 9.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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