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Turncroft Nursery School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2DNNurseryAges 3–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2025
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Turncroft Nursery School

If you're a parent considering Turncroft Nursery School, the feedback from other families is remarkably strong. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, every single parent who responded said they would recommend the school. That's a 100% recommend rate from the 13 families who took part. The detail backs that up: 100% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. Similarly, 92% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, that behaviour is well managed, and that the school supports their child's wider personal development. The school is a state nursery for children aged 3 to 4, with 59 pupils on roll, and it is clearly popular with local families.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHighfield Road, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2DN
HeadteacherGayle Berry
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils59
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (20 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Gymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubEco Club

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

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Turncroft 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.