Rockwood Nursery School, based in Burnley, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Rockwood Nursery School currently has around 122 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.7% boys and 44.3% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.5%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Kingsland Road, Burnley, BB11 3PU
Website: www.rockwoodnursery.com
Telephone: 01282426711
School Type: Local authority nursery school
Education phase: Nursery
Local authority: Lancashire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Faith Stringer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 119065

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 5
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 122
Number of Boys: 68
Number of Girls: 54

Ethnicity

White British88.50%108
Other White5.70%7
Other Asian1.60%2
Pakistani1.60%2
White and Asian0.80%1
Indian0.80%1
Gypsy/Roma0.80%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rockwood Nursery School
Kingsland Road , BB11 3PU
- not rated 0 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Brunshaw Nursery School
Morse Street , BB10 4PB
- not rated 1,119 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rosehill Nursery School
Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH
- not rated 1,416 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Howard Street Nursery School
Howard Street , BB11 4PQ
- not rated 2,072 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Myrtle Bank Nursery School
Greenock Street , BB11 4EY
- not rated 2,256 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Woodgrove Road , BB11 3EJ
3out of 4 426 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Burnley, Burnley Wood Primary School
Oxford Road , BB11 3HP
- not rated 553 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
Oxford Road , BB11 3HP
- not rated 560 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Todmorden Road Primary School
Todmorden Road , BB10 4EG
- not rated 892 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Burnley Healey Wood Infant School
Healey Wood Road , BB11 2LP
- not rated 909 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burnley Towneley High School
Towneley Holmes , BB11 3EN
- not rated 660 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Unity College
Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF
2out of 4 943 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA
2out of 4 1,816 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Blessed Trinity RC College
Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA
- not rated 1,816 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Theodore's Catholic Sports College and Sixth Form
Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA
- not rated 1,825 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burnley College
Princess Way , BB12 0AN
- not rated 2,298 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aspire Hub Burnley
Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE
- not rated 1,362 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sunny Bank School
171 Manchester Road , BB11 4HR
- not rated 1,538 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Spring Vale School
Springfield House , 71 Todmorden Road BB11 3QS
- not rated 1,567 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Olive High
SHOREY BANK , BURNLEY BB11 2RY
- not rated 1,723 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Olive High Boys
Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank) , BB11 2RU
- not rated 1,820 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.