Reedley Hallows Nursery School
About Reedley Hallows Nursery School
Reedley Hallows Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Burnley, part of the Lancashire local authority, catering for children aged two to five. It is one of 24 nurseries in the county, and while it currently holds a Good Ofsted rating, eight of its peers in Lancashire have achieved Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding-rated nursery is Stoneyholme Nursery School, just 1.1 kilometres away, which gives local parents a direct comparison when choosing early years provision. Headteacher Karen Gordon leads a mixed-gender school of 175 pupils, and the school’s religious character is listed as not applicable, reflecting its secular foundation. The school sits within a landscape where nursery provision is relatively plentiful, but the gap between Good and Outstanding is narrow — a factor many families weigh when deciding where to start their child’s education.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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