How many pupils does Highfield Nursery School have?

Highfield Nursery School has 71 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Highfield Nursery School?

Highfield Nursery School is located at Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SL.

Highfield Nursery School

Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SL

Not rated

Inspected 18 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Nursery

Phase

2–5

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Local authority nursery school

Type

About Highfield Nursery School

Highfield Nursery School is a local authority nursery school in Chorley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–5. It has 71 pupils on roll. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Local authority nursery school
Phase: Nursery
Age Range: Ages 2–5
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 71
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 March 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

11.7%

EAL

5.6%

SEN support

23.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

1.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

44.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +9.9 vs 2023/24

7.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

0.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,368

Spend per pupil

£9,165

Income per pupil

30%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SL
Phone: 01257262556
Acting Headteacher: Natalie Sinclair
Website: http://highfieldnurseryschoolchorley.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highfield Nursery School?: Highfield Nursery School is a local authority nursery school in Chorley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–5.
How many pupils does Highfield Nursery School have?: Highfield Nursery School has 71 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Highfield Nursery School?: Highfield Nursery School is located at Wright Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SL.

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