Best 3 Nursery schools in North West – 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: Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre (Nursery) in Manchester; Abercromby Nursery School (Nursery) in Liverpool; Bacup Nursery School (Nursery) in Bacup — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre, Abercromby Nursery School and Bacup Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Manchester, Lancashire, Liverpool, Merseyside and Bacup, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–20–25%; across local authorities including Manchester, Liverpool and Lancashire.

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Attribute	Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre M15 6PA	Abercromby Nursery School L8 7QA	Bacup Nursery School OL13 8EF
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Manchester Lancashire M15 6PA	Liverpool Merseyside L8 7QA	Bacup Lancashire OL13 8EF
Latest Ofsted	1 22 Jul 2024	1 18 May 2023	1 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 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	Manchester (352)	Liverpool (341)	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.martenscroftnurseryschool.co.uk	www.abercrombynurseryschool.co.uk	www.bacup.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01612261266	01517095114	01706873856
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

M15 6PA

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Manchester
Lancashire
M15 6PA
Ofsted: 1 22 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Manchester (352)
Website: www.martenscroftnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01612261266

Abercromby Nursery School

L8 7QA

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L8 7QA
Ofsted: 1 18 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Liverpool (341)
Website: www.abercrombynurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01517095114

Bacup Nursery School

OL13 8EF

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bacup
Lancashire
OL13 8EF
Ofsted: 1 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.bacup.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01706873856

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.