The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good 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
- 56
- FSM
- 0%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Susan Allan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Queens Road, Lancashire, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRibblesdale School
All-through · Grammar · Very close
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Primary · Very close
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Primary · 719m away
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 742m away
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Primary · 993m away
Edisford Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Moorland School Limited
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ribblesdale Nursery School a selective school?
No. Ribblesdale Nursery School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ribblesdale Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Ribblesdale Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ribblesdale Nursery School?
Ribblesdale Nursery School currently has 56 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ribblesdale Nursery School take?
Ribblesdale Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 5. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Ribblesdale Nursery School?
Ribblesdale Nursery School is in Clitheroe, BB7 1EL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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