Lee Royd Nursery School
Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lee Royd Nursery School is a nursery school in Accrington for ages 2 to 4. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2018, report published 5 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2024
Children are happy at this vibrant nursery school. Kind and caring staff greet them warmly. Children enjoy playing and exploring in the school's outdoor areas. They benefit from the many worthwhile learning opportunities that the school provides. The school is aspirational for children and wants the very best for their academic, social and emotional success. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), typically achieve well. They move on to primary school ready for the next stage of their learning. Children behave well. They share and take turns. Staff help children to learn good manners. Children say 'please' and 'thank you' when sharing food and toys. Children in the two-year-old provision are ably supported to understand the rules and routines of the school. They join in with story times, singing and learning activities with gusto. The school seeks to create rich moments of learning that children will remember. Visitors to school, including Bollywood dancers, a nurse and a pilot, help to bring the curriculum to life. Children learn to care for living things, such as squirrels, caterpillars and chicks. These rich opportunities help children to learn more about the natural world and to develop new interests.
What the school should improve
- At times, in some areas of learning, staff do not check children's understanding of knowledge sufficiently well. As a result, in these areas of learning, some children are not as well prepared for the next stage of education as they could be. The school should support staff in identifying and addressing any gaps in knowledge that children have.
Pupil numbers and mix
79 pupils on roll
Schools near Lee Royd Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Hillside Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Whitegate Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good |
| Rosegrove Nursery School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Brunel Nursery School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 4
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Smith
- Phone
- 01254231725
- Address
- Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2LH
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119064
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.