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Hoyle Nursery School

Bury, BL9 6HRNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Hoyle Nursery School

Hoyle Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Bury for children aged 2 to 4, currently home to 93 pupils. With a capacity that appears to be fully utilised, the school serves a notably diverse intake: 42.1% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure significantly above the national average for early years settings and indicative of the school's role in supporting families facing economic disadvantage within the local area. The school is the only nursery in Bury rated Outstanding by Ofsted, which gives it a unique position in the local market. While the data does not specify formal admission criteria or oversubscription figures, the combination of a single Outstanding-rated nursery in the borough and a high FSM percentage suggests strong demand from families who value high-quality early years provision, particularly those who may benefit from targeted support.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChesham Fold Road, Bury, Bury, BL9 6HR
HeadteacherRachel O'Neil
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils93
Free School Meals (FSM)42.1%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryGymnasiumSensory RoomArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Gymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
Speech & LanguageHearingPhysicalSEN Unit

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

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Hoyle Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.