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
- 3–4
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Gayle Berry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 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
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfield Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarwen School
Independent · Very close
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · Very close
Holy Trinity VC School
Primary · 721m away
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Secondary · 865m away
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 952m away
Ashleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Turncroft Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Turncroft Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Turncroft Nursery School?
Turncroft Nursery School currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Turncroft Nursery School take?
Turncroft Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 4. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Turncroft Nursery School?
Turncroft Nursery School is in Darwen, BB3 2DN, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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