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Hindpool Nursery School

Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5TSNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hindpool Nursery School

Hindpool Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Westmorland and Furness, serving 70 children aged 2 to 4. That number sits against a school capacity figure not provided in the data, but the school is a mixed-gender setting with no religious character. Free school meal eligibility data isn't available here, so it's hard to compare directly with national averages, but the local authority context shows this is one of only two nurseries of its type in the area, and the only one not rated Outstanding. Demand signals from admissions information aren't published in the data, so it's unclear whether the school is oversubscribed. What is clear from the parent view, based on 16 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, is that every single parent who responded would recommend the school. All respondents strongly agreed that their child is happy, feels safe, and does well at the school. That kind of unanimity is rare and suggests a setting that has built strong trust with its families, even if the raw numbers are small.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBath Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5TS
HeadteacherAndrea Edmondson Peter Mills
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils70
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
GymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

GymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hindpool Nursery School

Hindpool 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.