Woodfield Nursery School
Sefton Street, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodfield Nursery School is a nursery school in Nelson for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 January 2020, report published 4 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Children are happy at Woodfield Nursery School. They arrive full of enthusiasm and confidently say goodbye to their parents and carers. The school's vision, 'helping every star to shine', is at the heart of everything that this school does. Staff get to know each child well. Relationships between adults and children are strong. Staff ensure that their interactions with children are consistently positive. These secure relationships help children to thrive. The school has high expectations for all children. These expectations are reflected in the school's curriculum. Children rise to the school's ambitions. Typically, children move on to primary school ready for the next stage of their learning. Children behave well. They are curious and respectful. Children learn and play alongside their friends with care and kindness. They ask questions and encourage visitors to join in with their learning. When children need help with their emotions, the school supports them well. Children enjoy playing and exploring in the school's spacious outdoor areas. They take part in outdoor activities that help them to learn more about the natural world. For example, children benefit from working in the school woodland area. This helps them to become resilient and nurtures their imagination.
What the school should improve
- At times, the opportunities and activities provided are not used to reinforce and deepen important learning. Therefore, some children do not learn the intended aims of the curriculum as effectively as they could. The school should ensure that staff develop the skills and expertise required to deliver the curriculum consistently well through the learning opportunities and experiences provided.
- In some areas of learning, the gaps in children's knowledge are not effectively identified and addressed. As a result, some children do not develop a secure knowledge base on which to build future learning. The school should ensure that gaps in children's learning and understanding are identified and addressed in a timely way so that they are well prepared for their next steps.
Pupil numbers and mix
119 pupils on roll
Schools near Woodfield Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Bradley Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Basnett Street Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Leanne Harrison
- Phone
- 01282614636
- Address
- Sefton Street, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5BE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119088
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.