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Woodfield Nursery School

Sefton Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5BE

State-funded
Nursery
Ages 2–5
Mixed
Nursery classes

Overview

Woodfield Nursery School is a state-funded school (local authority nursery school) in Nelson, North West, 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
119
URN
119088

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 8 January 2020 · Published 4 February 2020

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 29 April 2025 · Published 12 June 2025

    Outcome: Standards maintained

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

Location

Address
Sefton Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5BE
Local authority
Lancashire

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