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
- 122
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Faith Stringer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingsland Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 390m away
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
Primary · 513m away
Unity College
Secondary · 863m away
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rosewood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rockwood Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Rockwood Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rockwood Nursery School?
Rockwood Nursery School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rockwood Nursery School take?
Rockwood Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 5. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Rockwood Nursery School?
Rockwood Nursery School is in Burnley, BB11 3PU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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