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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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