The Nook School, Waterside & Horsfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Nook School demonstrates strong commitment to pupil safety and welfare, with rigorous safeguarding procedures and well-maintained facilities. The school knows each pupil well and tailors support to their individual needs. Leadership is proactive in planning for growth, with careful consideration of staffing and resources to support the proposed increase in pupil numbers.
Key Strengths
- Detailed safeguarding policy with regular staff training and updates to keep staff vigilant
- Comprehensive risk assessments and health and safety measures in place, including regular maintenance of emergency equipment and fire safety systems
- Well-maintained premises being refurbished to high standards with adequate space and facilities for increased pupil numbers
- Effective staff recruitment strategy with appropriate safeguarding checks completed before staff start
- Strong leadership with detailed self-evaluation and quality assurance procedures
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the designated safeguarding lead has ensured a detailed policy is in place with clear guidance for staff, regular training updates, and policy that reflects recent statutory guidance.
The Nook School is an independent girls school for pupils aged 11-18 with special educational needs and disabilities. The inspection assessed whether the school is likely to meet standards if approved to increase pupil numbers from 12 to 16.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
14 pupils
16 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Waterside & Horsfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Waterside & Horsfield
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Nook School
West Street Community Primary School
Colne Primet Primary School
Colne Lord Street School
Pendle View Primary School
Castercliff Primary School
Park Primary School
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Trawden Forest Primary School
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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