Best 3 Nursery schools in Blackburn with Darwen – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Turncroft Nursery School (Nursery) in Darwen; Ashworth Nursery School (Nursery) in Blackburn; Longshaw Nursery School (Nursery) in Blackburn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Turncroft Nursery School, Ashworth Nursery School and Longshaw Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Darwen, Lancashire and Blackburn, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Turncroft Nursery School), published Dec 2014. The lowest is 2 (Ashworth Nursery School), published May 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Ashworth Nursery School (May 2022). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.

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Attribute	Turncroft Nursery School BB3 2DN	Ashworth Nursery School BB2 1QU	Longshaw Nursery School BB2 3NF
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Darwen Lancashire BB3 2DN	Blackburn Lancashire BB2 1QU	Blackburn Lancashire BB2 3NF
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Dec 2014	2 18 May 2022	2 14 Mar 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Blackburn with Darwen (889)	Blackburn with Darwen (889)	Blackburn with Darwen (889)
Website	www.turncroftnurseryschool.co.uk	www.ashworthnursery.co.uk	www.longshawinfants.co.uk
Telephone	01254701534	01254263312	01254260534
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Turncroft Nursery School

BB3 2DN

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 2DN
Ofsted: 1 11 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Blackburn with Darwen (889)
Website: www.turncroftnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01254701534

Ashworth Nursery School

BB2 1QU

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 1QU
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Blackburn with Darwen (889)
Website: www.ashworthnursery.co.uk
Telephone: 01254263312

Longshaw Nursery School

BB2 3NF

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 3NF
Ofsted: 2 14 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Blackburn with Darwen (889)
Website: www.longshawinfants.co.uk
Telephone: 01254260534

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.