The Gill Blowers Nursery School
URN: 131175 • Luton LU4 9JL
Overview
- Name
- The Gill Blowers Nursery School
- URN
- 131175
- 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
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Iddenden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582587350
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Mossdale Court, Luton LU4 9JL
Summary
Gill Blowers Nursery School, located in Luton, is a local authority nursery catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 3 years. With a current enrolment of 131 children, the school is dedicated to providing inclusive early years education across its two sites: the Leabank site in Marsh Farm and the Mossdale site in Hockwell Ring. The nursery is named in honour of a local advocate for early childhood education, reflecting its commitment to community values.
The curriculum at Gill Blowers is designed to foster exploration, creativity, and critical thinking through play-based learning. Children are encouraged to engage with real, natural resources, allowing them to develop independence and problem-solving skills. The teaching approach combines adult-led and child-initiated activities, ensuring that each child's individual learning needs are met.
Gill Blowers Nursery prioritises the development of rich communication skills, confidence, and resilience in its pupils. The staff aim to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive, learn to respect boundaries, and develop a love for stories and reading, preparing them for future educational experiences.
The curriculum at Gill Blowers is designed to foster exploration, creativity, and critical thinking through play-based learning. Children are encouraged to engage with real, natural resources, allowing them to develop independence and problem-solving skills. The teaching approach combines adult-led and child-initiated activities, ensuring that each child's individual learning needs are met.
Gill Blowers Nursery prioritises the development of rich communication skills, confidence, and resilience in its pupils. The staff aim to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive, learn to respect boundaries, and develop a love for stories and reading, preparing them for future educational experiences.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Parent SEND Information (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND in Action (sen)
- Sensory / Physical Needs (sen)
- Admissions & Contact Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Grasmere Nursery School (71.2)
- Hart Hill Nursery School (62.0)
- Pastures Way Nursery School (56.6)
- 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
- 131
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 68
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- 1994-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 131 | 63 | 68 | 18.20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 139 | 82 | 57 | 32.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 122 | 59 | 63 | 33.30 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 122 | 59 | 63 | 33.30 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 136 | 74 | 62 | 23.80 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 159 | 83 | 76 | 16.10 |
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