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Grasmere Nursery School

Luton, LU3 2BTNurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Grasmere Nursery School

Grasmere Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Luton, East of England, serving children aged three to five. It is one of six nursery schools in the local authority, and the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The school sits within a Luton landscape where no nursery schools currently hold an Outstanding rating, making Grasmere's Good judgement a solid benchmark for local families. Headteacher Barbara Tewe leads a mixed-gender school of 214 pupils, with just 0.5 per cent eligible for free school meals, a notably low figure that suggests a relatively advantaged intake compared with many state nurseries. The school's religious character is listed as 'Does not apply', reflecting its secular foundation. While the local authority does not publish a formal ranking of nursery schools, Grasmere's improvement trajectory and Good rating place it among the stronger options in Luton for early years provision.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIcknield Way, Luton, Luton, LU3 2BT
HeadteacherBarbara Tewe
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils214
Free School Meals (FSM)0.5%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

2

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearingOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grasmere Nursery School

Grasmere 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.