Turncroft Nursery School, based in Darwen, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 3 to 4. 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.
Turncroft Nursery School currently has around 59 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 40.7% boys and 59.3% 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 (78%). pakistani pupils make up about 18.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Highfield Road, Darwen, BB3 2DN |
| Website: | http://www.turncroftnurseryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01254701534 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gayle Berry |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119099 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 59 |
| Number of Boys: | 24 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| White British | 78.00% | 46 |
| Pakistani | 18.60% | 11 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Childrens Centre Winterton Road , BB3 0ER | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Turncroft Road , BB3 2BW | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudell Primary School Sudell Road , BB3 3EB | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Ellison Fold Terrace , BB3 3EB | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Limes Avenue , BB3 2SG | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | - not rated | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Moorland High School Holden Fold , BB3 3AU | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen School 3 Sudell Road , BB3 3HW | - not rated | 234 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands , Holly Tree Close BB3 2NG | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tullyallan Special School Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sunnyhurst Centre Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.