The Gill Blowers Nursery School, Luton
The Gill Blowers Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Luton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Gill Blowers Nursery School in detail
The Gill Blowers Nursery School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "The RICHER Federation of Nursery Schools are maintained, resourced based, nursery schools. Gill Blowers Nursery School is split over two sites, one based in Marsh Farm (Leabank site) and one in Hockwell Ring (Mossdale site) and Pastures Way Nursery School is based in Lewsey Farm."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Gill Blowers Nursery School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 59.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (40%), White British (18%) and Black (16%).
In 2026, 17 pupils (14.2%) 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.
The Gill Blowers Nursery School has a resourced provision for severe learning difficulties: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leagrave Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Acworth Court (outside), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Gill Blowers Nursery School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
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 January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Gill Blowers Nursery School excels at supporting all children to reach their full potential, particularly those with special needs or learning English as an additional language. Children are immersed in a rich learning environment packed with stories, songs, role play and creative opportunities. Parents and carers appreciate the transformational effect the school has on their children.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for children with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language
- Rich, language-filled learning environment with stories, songs, role play and creative activities
- Staff skilfully identify barriers to learning and put high-quality tailored support in place quickly
- Well-thought-out curriculum that builds on children's interests and prior learning
- Strong focus on preparing children for moving to their next school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders maintaining an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to the park, seaside and local places of worship, pupil parliament, curriculum days
The Gill Blowers Nursery School has improved significantly since its last inspection in 2020. Children thrive at the school, where staff provide tailored support and inspire curiosity, innovation and independence.
At a Glance
45.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 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
Latest from The Gill Blowers Nursery School
Holiday Voucher scheme
6 Jul 2026
Luton Rising Grant
20 May 2025
Federation Letter to Parents.
18 Mar 2025
Community Support
18 Mar 2025
February 2025 OFSTED Report
11 Mar 2025
OFSTED Visit
10 Feb 2025
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Gill Blowers Nursery School is in Luton; for families living there:
- Luton's school travel policy: Travel assistance policy for 0 to 25 year olds in education
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 36
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 32 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
10 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 Luton is 28 (the median across 79 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 - Luton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Luton
Across Luton council
Places available
3,303
Applications
2,972
Got 1st preference
82.8%
Got preferred school
95.5%
All secondary applications across Luton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school has improved significantly.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
14.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Gill Blowers Nursery School has a resourced provision for severe learning difficulties: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
120
Total Pupils
59
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
30.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,172
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about The Gill Blowers Nursery School
What is The Gill Blowers Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The Gill Blowers Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Gill Blowers Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When The Gill Blowers Nursery School is oversubscribed, Luton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Gill Blowers Nursery School?
The Gill Blowers Nursery School has around 120 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Gill Blowers Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
The Gill Blowers Nursery School has a resourced provision for severe learning difficulties: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Gill Blowers Nursery School?
Apply through Luton's coordinated admissions process, naming The Gill Blowers 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 The Gill Blowers Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 32 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 10 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 Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Gill Blowers Nursery School?
The Gill Blowers Nursery School is at 1 Mossdale Court, Teesdale, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9JL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)