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Whitegate Nursery School
Victoria Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8TG, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.6 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
92
Ages
2–5
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this nursery school demonstrates a solid commitment to early childhood education. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 36% of schools, limited published data means specific academic progress metrics are not available.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Location
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53.79554, -2.30370 · BB12 8TG
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119096
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Websitewww.whitegate.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitegate Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Whitegate Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Whitegate Nursery School a good school?
Whitegate Nursery School scores 35.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Whitegate Nursery School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitegate Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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