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Bradley Nursery School

Bradley Road East, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7QH

State-funded
Nursery
Ages 2–4
Mixed
Nursery classes

Overview

Bradley Nursery School is a state-funded school (local authority nursery school) in Nelson, North West, for pupils aged 2–4. This summary is generated only from official structured fields.

School details

Official establishment type
Local authority nursery school
Establishment group
Local authority maintained schools
Phase of education
Nursery
Age range
Ages 2–4
Gender of entry
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Pupils on roll
173
URN
119078

Admissions

Local authority
Lancashire

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Official inspection data

Ofsted inspections

Inspection information published by Ofsted, shown in Ofsted's own words.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 May 2023 · Published 12 September 2023

Original education inspection framework (September 2019 to August 2024)

Overall effectiveness

Good

This is a historical Ofsted judgement given under the previous inspection framework. It is not a School Nest rating.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding was effective
Yes

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Other recent inspection activity

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  • Ungraded inspection

    Inspected 23 January 2020 · Published 25 February 2020

    Outcome: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

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Source: Ofsted · Inspections and outcomes. Official Ofsted page for this school

Location

Address
Bradley Road East, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7QH
Local authority
Lancashire

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