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Whitegate Nursery School

Burnley, BB12 8TGNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Whitegate Nursery School

Whitegate Nursery School, a state nursery in Burnley for children aged 2 to 5, holds a Good Ofsted rating from its most recent inspection in 2025. This places it within the majority of Lancashire's 24 nursery schools, where only eight currently hold an Outstanding rating. While the school's overall effectiveness was not judged in the latest inspection, all four graded areas — quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management — were rated Good. This represents a notable shift from its previous inspection in 2012, when it was judged Outstanding across the board. For parents weighing local options, the nearest Outstanding-rated nursery is Rosegrove Nursery School, 1.6 kilometres away, so Whitegate remains a strong, well-regarded choice within the borough.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVictoria Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 8TG
HeadteacherCatherine Tasker
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils92
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

SwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitegate Nursery School

Whitegate 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.