The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024). Girls only.
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 7
- Capacity
- 44%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jillian Devlin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Knotts Lane, Colne, BB8 8HH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Newtown Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Colne Primet Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Colne Primet Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Colne Lord Street School
Primary · 1.2km away
Walton Lane Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Nelson Townhouse School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Nook School's Ofsted rating?
The Nook School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Nook School?
The Nook School currently has 7 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Nook School take?
The Nook School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Nook School?
The Nook School is in BB8 8HH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Nook School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Nook School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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