Hindpool Nursery School
URN: 112093 • Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5TS
Overview
- Name
- Hindpool Nursery School
- URN
- 112093
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrea Edmondson Peter Mills (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229833120
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bath Street, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5TS
Summary
Hindpool Nursery School, located in Barrow-in-Furness, is a local authority nursery catering to children aged 2-4 years. With a capacity of 70 pupils, the school offers free nursery education sessions in a purpose-built environment. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and activity-driven, focusing on both academic and social skills, while fostering resilience and determination in young learners.
The nursery values high-quality interactions between staff and children, emphasizing aspirations, community, communication, and new experiences as key curriculum drivers. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's learning journey, with each child assigned a Key Worker to provide support and regular updates on progress through an online platform.
Hindpool Nursery School collaborates closely with local schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to Reception. The school promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance among its diverse community. Admissions are open for new applications each term, and the school welcomes visits from prospective families to explore the opportunities available.
The nursery values high-quality interactions between staff and children, emphasizing aspirations, community, communication, and new experiences as key curriculum drivers. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's learning journey, with each child assigned a Key Worker to provide support and regular updates on progress through an online platform.
Hindpool Nursery School collaborates closely with local schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to Reception. The school promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance among its diverse community. Admissions are open for new applications each term, and the school welcomes visits from prospective families to explore the opportunities available.
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Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 2 - 4
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 70
- Boys
- 38
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 70 | 38 | 32 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 65 | 37 | 28 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 87 | 52 | 35 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 87 | 52 | 35 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 86 | 41 | 45 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 88 | 44 | 44 | 0.00 |
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