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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Every Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.0 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
332
Capacity
348
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this primary school demonstrates exceptional quality in education, outperforming 91% of schools in the area. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong sense of community and support. The school serves children aged 3-7 and has a total of 332 pupils, reflecting a vibrant learning environment.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
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%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani92.8%
Other2.7%
Asian Other0.9%
White British0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.83640, -2.21953 · BB9 7HF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119179
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitefield Infant School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Whitefield Infant School and Nursery a good school?
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery scores 91.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Whitefield Infant School and Nursery?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitefield Infant School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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