In short: a nursery in Liverpool. Ofsted last visited in March 2023. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.
Eduscope verdict
Popular and well run on paper, but the top grade is old and recent results are mixed.
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Qualified teachers and money in reserve.
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2023 vs now| Measure | 2023 | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Ofsted grade | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Pupils | 73 | 83 |
Mrs Natalie Nichols, headteacher.
These are the national rules. Ask Abercromby which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.
Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.
If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.
Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
A growing school: 73 pupils in 2021, 71 now.
Ethnic background
29% Other · 25% White British · 15% African · 13% Mixed Other · 18% other
Children who speak another language at home. It says nothing about how well they speak English.
Liverpool24%
Children with special educational needs who get extra help in school.
All SEN, Liverpool17.9%
Children with a legal plan for more complex needs (an Education, Health and Care plan).
Children per teacher across the whole school, not class size. Liverpool: 20.6. England: 18.1. Counting teaching assistants, there's 1 adult for every 5 children.
2024 to 2025. Up from £12,630 in 2021. Liverpool: £8,364. England: £7,460.
The school had £43,751 saved (£884 per pupil) in 2025. Reserves are for a rainy day, but they're meant to benefit pupils. Worth asking how they'll be used.
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Based on what the data says about Abercromby. Take this list with you.
Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Abercromby compares with its neighbours.
Ofsted: OutstandingYou're hereL8 7QA · Local Authority Nursery · 71 pupils
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Ofsted rated it Outstanding in March 2023. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.
Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.
We use official data from the Department for Education, Ofsted and ISI. The verdict looks at results, inspections, attendance, getting a place, and staff and money.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins.
