Best Nurseries in Lancashire
606 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 606 nurseries in Lancashire, accounting for 47.1% of the total 1,286 nurseries in the county.
- In Lancashire, 100.0% of nurseries have a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 10 Outstanding and 12 Good ratings out of 22 inspected.
- Across Lancashire's 606 nurseries, there are 2,127 pupils, with 20.6% having special educational needs, a higher proportion than the national average of 13.0%.
- Lancashire's nurseries have a pupil-teacher ratio of 24.27, and 31.0% of pupils have English as an additional language, with no pupils eligible for free school meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 606 nurseries in Lancashire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 24.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £12,095 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.