Westfield Nursery School is a nursery school in Dunstable, 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.
Westfield Nursery School currently has around 116 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 42.2% boys and 57.8% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.1%. other white pupils make up about 34.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DL |
| Website: | http://www.westfieldnurseryschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01582608650 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elizabeth Collins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109422 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 116 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 67 |
| White British | 37.10% | 43 |
| Other White | 34.50% | 40 |
| Other Asian | 6.00% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 3.40% | 4 |
| African | 3.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 4 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Lower School Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | - not rated | 88 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Academy Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Leighton Court , LU6 1EW | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northfields Technology College Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Upper School Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Hill Middle School Aldbanks , LU6 1AJ | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherfield School Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | - not rated | 318 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Christian School West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.