Walton Lane Nursery School
Walton Lane Nursery School is a nursery school (Local authority nursery school), ages 3–5, in Nelson, BB9, run by Lancashire council. It has 55 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 March 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 6 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 6 graded areas — inspected 24 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 55 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 0% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 23.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.52% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0% | 2024/25 |
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