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Longshaw Nursery School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3NFNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Longshaw Nursery School

Parents considering Longshaw Nursery School will find a school that local families clearly value. While the school does not publish a parentView recommendation percentage in its data, its oversubscription ratio is not listed either, so the strongest signal of parent confidence comes from the school’s recent Ofsted history. In its most recent graded inspection in 2019, Longshaw was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, meaning it has held this standard for at least five years. This is a notable achievement given that the school’s previous inspection in 2017 rated it Inadequate overall. The turnaround to a Good rating and its maintenance suggests consistent improvement under headteacher Gillian Crompton. With 90 pupils on roll, the school is small enough for staff to know every child well, and its nursery-only intake (ages 2-5) means it is a dedicated early years setting rather than part of a larger primary school.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrosby Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3NF
HeadteacherGillian Crompton
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils90
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolGymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

GymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco Club

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

SEND Support

Dyslexia

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longshaw Nursery School

Longshaw 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.