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Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
Sandy Lane, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9HY, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.2 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
96
Ages
2–4
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this nursery offers a supportive and enriching environment for children aged 2-4. The LocaleIQ score of 72.2 indicates that it performs better than 72% of schools, reflecting strong parent satisfaction and community engagement. While specific academic progress data is limited, the overall quality of care and education is commendable.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2012Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
White Other16.7%
Mixed Other4.2%
Other3.1%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Black African2.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Location
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53.41473, -2.59111 · WA2 9HY
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN110956
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School rated by Ofsted?
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2012.
Is Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School a good school?
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School scores 72.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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