Best Nurseries in North West
3,247 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 3,247 nurseries in North West, accounting for 47.7% of the total number of nurseries in the region.
- In North West, 94.9% of nurseries are rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average, with 29 Outstanding and 27 Good ratings out of 59 inspected.
- The 59 inspected nurseries in North West have a breakdown of 29 Outstanding, 27 Good, 3 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate ratings.
- North West nurseries have 5,304 pupils, with 17.4% having special educational needs, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 25.33, and 2.3% are eligible for free school meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3,247 nurseries in North West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North West | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 25.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £12,576 | £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.