Pastures Way Nursery School
URN: 109423 • Luton LU4 0PE
Overview
- Name
- Pastures Way Nursery School
- URN
- 109423
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Iddenden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582600691
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pastures Way, Luton LU4 0PE
Summary
Pastures Way Nursery School, located in the Lewsey Farm area of Luton, is a local authority nursery catering to children aged 2 to 5 years. The school offers 15 hours of free Early Years Education per week for eligible children, with additional childcare options available for parents needing extended hours. The nursery prides itself on creating a welcoming and stimulating environment that fosters curiosity, independence, and active learning.
The curriculum at Pastures Way is play-based, encouraging children to explore and experiment with real resources. Staff employ a blend of adult-led and child-initiated teaching methods to support children's learning and development. The nursery's ethos is encapsulated in the RICCHER framework, which promotes rich vocabulary, independence, critical thinking, resilience, a love of reading, adherence to routines, and respect for others.
Pastures Way Nursery is committed to inclusivity and high-quality early education, ensuring that every child is supported in their learning journey. The school also emphasizes healthy eating, preparing meals on-site with locally sourced ingredients, and has achieved the Healthy Eating Award. For parents, the nursery provides various resources, including newsletters, policies, and support for children with special educational needs.
The curriculum at Pastures Way is play-based, encouraging children to explore and experiment with real resources. Staff employ a blend of adult-led and child-initiated teaching methods to support children's learning and development. The nursery's ethos is encapsulated in the RICCHER framework, which promotes rich vocabulary, independence, critical thinking, resilience, a love of reading, adherence to routines, and respect for others.
Pastures Way Nursery is committed to inclusivity and high-quality early education, ensuring that every child is supported in their learning journey. The school also emphasizes healthy eating, preparing meals on-site with locally sourced ingredients, and has achieved the Healthy Eating Award. For parents, the nursery provides various resources, including newsletters, policies, and support for children with special educational needs.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND Parent information and Policies (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Sensory and/or physical needs (sen)
- Dates for the Diary Find out what we have planned (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Newsletters (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Grasmere Nursery School (71.2)
- Hart Hill Nursery School (62.0)
- The Gill Blowers Nursery School (56.2)
- Chapel Street Nursery School (50.2)
- Rothesay Nursery School (49.6)
Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 130
- Boys
- 71
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 130 | 71 | 59 | 11.40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 122 | 69 | 53 | 27.90 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 134 | 75 | 59 | 12.20 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 134 | 75 | 59 | 12.20 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 103 | 53 | 50 | 3.60 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 119 | 66 | 53 | 0.00 |
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