The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Sinclair (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Mayfield House School
Independent · 301m away
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 400m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Primary · 613m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 737m away
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Primary · 854m away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Chorley Astley Park School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield Nursery School?
Highfield Nursery School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Nursery School take?
Highfield Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 5. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Highfield Nursery School?
Highfield Nursery School is in Chorley, PR6 0SL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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