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McMillan Nursery School

Pendle, BB9 9AGNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About McMillan Nursery School

McMillan Nursery School sits within Lancashire’s network of 24 state nursery schools, a group that includes eight rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest of those is Walton Lane Nursery School, just two kilometres away, so parents in Pendle have strong local options. McMillan itself earned a Good rating in its most recent graded inspection in March 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2019. Under headteacher Cathy Stokes, the school now holds Good marks across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. With 90 children aged two to five, it is a relatively small setting, which can mean more individual attention for the youngest learners. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, reflecting the broad community it serves in this corner of the North West.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRailway Street, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 9AG
HeadteacherCathy Stokes
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils90
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
GymnasiumLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Gymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About McMillan Nursery School

McMillan 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.