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Willow Nursery School

Goldstone Crescent, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QU

State-funded
Nursery
Ages 2–5
Mixed
Nursery classes

Overview

Willow Nursery School is a state-funded school (local authority nursery school) in Dunstable, East of England, for pupils aged 2–5. 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 2–5
Gender of entry
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Pupils on roll
83
URN
109415

Admissions

Local authority
Central Bedfordshire

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Official inspection data

Ofsted inspections

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

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2024 · Published 23 June 2024

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
Outstanding
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 21 April 2023 · Published 14 June 2023

    Outcome: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

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

Location

Address
Goldstone Crescent, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QU
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire

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