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Walton Lane Nursery School
Walton Lane, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8BP, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.3 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
58
Ages
3–5
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that outperforms 81% of schools, this nursery provides a high-quality early education environment for children aged 3-5. Parents can feel confident in the strong reputation and positive learning atmosphere, although specific academic progress data is limited. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for early childhood education in Lancashire.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.9%
Mixed Other20.7%
White Other13.8%
Mixed W+Asian6.9%
Other1.7%
Location
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53.83858, -2.18253 · BB9 8BP
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119079
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Websitewww.waltonlane.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Walton Lane Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Walton Lane Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2016.
Is Walton Lane Nursery School a good school?
Walton Lane Nursery School scores 81.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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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