The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
- 92
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Tasker (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 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8TG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPadiham Primary School
Primary · Very close
Shuttleworth College
Secondary · 358m away
Burnley High School
Secondary · 686m away
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 795m away
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rosegrove Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Rosegrove Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitegate Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Whitegate Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitegate Nursery School?
Whitegate Nursery School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitegate Nursery School take?
Whitegate Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 5. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Whitegate Nursery School?
Whitegate Nursery School is in Burnley, BB12 8TG, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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