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Brunel Nursery School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1ESNurseryAges 3–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Brunel Nursery School

Brunel Nursery School, a state nursery in Blackburn with Darwen, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent graded inspection in 2013 and its ungraded inspection in 2022, where inspectors confirmed the school remains Good. With just 28 pupils aged three to four, this is a small setting where the focus is entirely on early years provision. The most telling metric from the data is the school's leadership and management, which was judged Outstanding in the 2010 inspection and Good in the 2013 graded inspection, indicating consistent strength at the top. In the local authority, only one out of four nurseries of this type has achieved an Outstanding rating, placing Brunel in a solid position within a competitive local landscape. The school is led by headteacher Julian Rogers, and its non-religious character means it serves a broad cross-section of the community.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCambridge Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1ES
HeadteacherJulian Rogers
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils28
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Apr 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumLibraryArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Gymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brunel Nursery School

Brunel Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.