Newtown Nursery School
URN: 119090 • Colne BB8 0HP
Overview
- Name
- Newtown Nursery School
- URN
- 119090
- 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
- 73.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Midgley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282864411
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Street, Colne BB8 0HP
Summary
Newtown Nursery School, located in Colne, Lancashire, is a local authority nursery school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 0-4. With a total of 89 children enrolled, the school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes the holistic development of each child. The school's vision emphasizes laying the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning through rich and engaging experiences.
The nursery operates under a mission to inspire creativity, resilience, and independence while working closely with families and the local community. Newtown Nursery School adheres to a set of golden rules that encourage kindness, active listening, effort, and care, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all children.
In terms of educational quality, Newtown Nursery School has achieved a 'Good' rating from Ofsted for both its 0-2 and 2-4 provision, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality early years education. The school also offers the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) to support disadvantaged children, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to thrive.
The nursery operates under a mission to inspire creativity, resilience, and independence while working closely with families and the local community. Newtown Nursery School adheres to a set of golden rules that encourage kindness, active listening, effort, and care, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all children.
In terms of educational quality, Newtown Nursery School has achieved a 'Good' rating from Ofsted for both its 0-2 and 2-4 provision, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality early years education. The school also offers the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) to support disadvantaged children, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to thrive.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bacup Nursery School (90.3)
- Ribblesdale Nursery School (79.0)
- Rockwood Nursery School (78.3)
- Reedley Hallows Nursery School (77.3)
- Basnett Street Nursery School (77.1)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 0 - 4
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 89
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 50 | 39 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 80 | 45 | 35 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 94 | 46 | 48 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 94 | 46 | 48 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 76 | 36 | 40 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 107 | 48 | 59 | 0.00 |
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