Basnett Street Nursery School, Burnley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The nursery creates a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both indoors and outdoors. Staff are well-trained and caring, supporting children to become confident and independent learners. The school goes above and beyond in teaching children about health, different cultures, and helping others in their community.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional outdoor area offering exciting opportunities to run, climb and explore - children love it
- Outstanding personal development through learning about different cultures, healthy choices, and community contribution
- Effective support for children with special educational needs, using well-chosen activities to ensure they access the same curriculum
- Strong approach to communication and language, with staff teaching new vocabulary through books and play
- Calm, well-organized classrooms where children learn routines and behave sensibly
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not consistently identify key knowledge to prioritize in some learning activities, meaning children do not learn as well as they could
- School should ensure all staff are well equipped with knowledge to help children achieve across different types of activities and learning experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep children safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits from police officers, builders and musicians; litter picks around the school site; fundraising for charities
Basnett Street Nursery School is a good quality nursery where children settle quickly and are happy. The school is ambitious for all children, including those with additional needs, and provides a carefully designed curriculum with a strong focus on personal development.
At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Burnley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burnley
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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