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Turncroft Nursery School
Highfield Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2DN, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.7 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
59
Ages
3–4
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable LocaleIQ score, this nursery school stands out for its exceptional quality of education and care. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 100% of respondents recommending the school. Although there is limited published data on academic progress, the strong community support reflects a positive environment for early childhood development.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
Asian Pakistani18.6%
White Other3.4%
Location
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53.69329, -2.45874 · BB3 2DN
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119099
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Frequently asked questions
What is Turncroft Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Turncroft Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2014.
Is Turncroft Nursery School a good school?
Turncroft Nursery School scores 99.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% 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 Turncroft Nursery School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Turncroft Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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