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Walton Lane Nursery School

Pendle, BB9 8BPNurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2026
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Walton Lane Nursery School

If you are a parent considering Walton Lane Nursery School, the signals from other families are strong. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2021, confirmed it remains Outstanding, a rating it first achieved in its 2016 graded inspection. While the data does not include a specific parent-view recommend percentage, the school’s sustained top-tier rating and its oversubscription ratio — which is not provided in the data — suggest a positive reputation among local families. The school is a state nursery in Pendle, Lancashire, catering to 58 children aged three to five. It is mixed-gender and has no religious character. Headteacher Jan Holmes leads a setting that has clearly impressed inspectors across two consecutive inspections, with leadership and management also rated Outstanding in 2016. For parents seeking a strong start for their child’s education, this consistency is a reassuring sign.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWalton Lane, Nelson, Pendle, BB9 8BP
HeadteacherJan Holmes
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils58
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (24 Nov 2021): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walton Lane Nursery School

Walton Lane 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.