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The Gill Blowers Nursery School

Luton, LU4 9JLNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About The Gill Blowers Nursery School

The Gill Blowers Nursery School is one of six state nursery schools in Luton, and it stands out for the progress it has made under headteacher Joanne Iddenden. In its most recent ungraded inspection in February 2025, Ofsted judged that the school had improved significantly since its previous graded inspection in 2020, when it was rated Good overall. That 2020 inspection itself marked a notable turnaround from the school's 2017 graded inspection, which had rated it Requires Improvement. Today, the school holds a Good rating across the board, with personal development judged Outstanding. Among Luton's nursery schools, none currently hold an Outstanding overall grade, so Gill Blowers' combination of a Good rating with an Outstanding personal development judgement places it in a strong position locally. The school serves children aged two to five and has 131 pupils on roll, with 18.2 per cent eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address1 Mossdale Court, Luton, Luton, LU4 9JL
HeadteacherJoanne Iddenden
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils131
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Feb 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
GymnasiumDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Gymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gill Blowers Nursery School

The Gill Blowers 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.