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Brunel Nursery School

Cambridge Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1ES ·

Report card: areas need attention· 2026

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At a glance

A state nursery school for ages 3–4 in Blackburn. Ofsted report card (May 2026): areas need attention.

Ages: 3–4
Pupils: 34
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Admissions: Non-selective
Local authority: Blackburn with Darwen
Headteacher: Mr Julian Rogers
Nursery: Has nursery classes

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Inspection

Ofsted report card (renewed framework)

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Inspected 19 May 2026Published 23 Jun 2026

SafeguardingMet
InclusionExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
AchievementNeeds attention
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
Personal development and well-beingExpected standard
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

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Exam results

Nursery schools don't sit national tests.

Admissions

Demand for places and how places are allocated

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Catchment area

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Last distance offered

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How places are allocated: you apply through your home council. When a school has more applicants than places, it applies its published oversubscription criteria in order. These usually start with looked-after children, then siblings, then catchment or distance; faith schools may prioritise church attendance. Children with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted first. Apply on GOV.UK

Pupils

School census 2024/25

Pupils

Capacity

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Girls / boys

50/50

Mixed

Eligible for free school meals (last 6 years)0%
English as an additional language96.4%
SEN support7.1%
Education, Health and Care plan0%
The black tick shows the median for state-funded nursery schools in England.