Staghills Nursery School, Rossendale
Staghills Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Rossendale. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Staghills Nursery School in detail
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Staghills Nursery School (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (77%).
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (42.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rawtenstall (East Lancashire Railway), about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Top Barn Lane (by), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 70 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Staghills is a warm, welcoming nursery where children flourish emotionally and academically. Staff are skilled at helping children develop independence and resilience through engaging play and investigation. The school gives particular priority to early communication skills, meaning children leave well-prepared for primary school.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on communication and language skills with carefully chosen stories and songs
- Effective support for children with SEND, tailored to individual needs
- Children develop independence and resilience through well-equipped learning environments
- Positive behaviour and emotional development taught skilfully through personal, social and emotional curriculum
- Staff well-being prioritised despite recent changes and challenges
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always reinforce and deepen important learning consistently across the school
- Some children's attendance is irregular, causing them to miss valuable learning
- Attendance procedures have been recently developed but improvement is still needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, visits from real-life visitors (e.g. train driver, farmer with tractor)
Staghills Nursery School has maintained the high standards from its previous outstanding inspection. Children arrive happy and feel well cared for by kind staff who have high expectations for all learners.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
17 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Staghills Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Staghills Nursery School is in Lancashire; for families living there:
- Lancashire's school travel policy: school transport policies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Rossendale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rossendale
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
42.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
63
Total Pupils
37
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
31.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Staghills Nursery School
What is Staghills Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Staghills Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Staghills Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Staghills Nursery School is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Staghills Nursery School?
Staghills Nursery School has around 63 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Staghills Nursery School?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Staghills Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Staghills Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Staghills Nursery School?
Staghills Nursery School is at Top Barn Lane, Newchurch, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7UE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)