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Ashcroft Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Ashcroft Day Nursery, Rear of 214, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9JL · Blackpool
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Blackpool

About this day nursery

Ashcroft Infant and Nursery School is dedicated to providing an optimal start in life for all children, fostering a warm and welcoming environment as noted by an OFSTED review in February 2026. The school prides itself on a carefully structured induction process to ensure new pupils settle happily and transition smoothly into their educational journey.

They offer nursery places for children from the term after they turn three, with applications handled by contacting the school office directly. For Reception admissions, applications are managed through the local Education Authority, adhering to national closing dates and offer days.

The school encourages prospective families to reach out via phone or email for any admission-related inquiries.

What it's like

Children have formed positive bonds with staff and feel secure and valued; staff provide a safe, nurturing environment and children behave well and develop confidence. Staff deliver a curriculum that exposes children to new experiences and supports their learning, and all children make good progress from their starting points.

Warm and welcoming environmentStructured induction process

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions from 8am to 6pm.

Age range

3+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ashcroft Nursery

Last inspected 21 August 2023 · Liz Dayton

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children have formed positive bonds with staff and feel secure and valued; staff provide a safe, nurturing environment and children behave well and develop confidence. Staff deliver a curriculum that exposes children to new experiences and supports their learning, and all children make good progress from their starting points.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form positive bonds with staff and feel secure and valued.
  • Staff have high expectations of behaviour and have embedded clear routines.
  • A curriculum that exposes children to new experiences helps all children make good progress.
  • Children make good progress in early mathematical and literacy skills.
  • Staff promote healthy lifestyles and provide many opportunities for physical activity.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to enhance the quality of their interactions with children, so that they consistently promote children's learning
  • 2enhance staff's use of questions, so that children have time to think and respond, to extend their thinking.
Inspection #10302855 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders use additional funding to purchase resources that directly support children's individual needs. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities access daily targeted activities led by staff and are supported to regulate their behaviour.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to be physically active outdoors; they ride bikes, roll large tyres and play ball games outside.

Parent Reviews of Ashcroft Nursery

5.0
(5)
Holly Johnson
2 years ago

My little girl has been going here since October 2022. She has come on leaps and bounds with everything. She's a very clear, verbal, energetic little girl who has made so many friends. She loves her teachers, she comes home smiling and telling me about her day. They do so many fun filled activities including days out and cooking, they also include parents by inviting them in for different occasions. If your looking for a nursery look no further. This is the best, they go above and beyond with everything they do.

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Naomi Henry
3 years ago

Visited this nursery/pre school today! Shell the manager is absolutely amazing my child has additional needs without going in to too much detail. We visited several care providers and instantly got a feel for this place. We just turned up the staff are so patient and have all the support that he needs. They are so caring and supportive and gave me all the information I needed and more so I felt instant relief that they can care for my child in the way I would. The setting is beautiful and so much for the kids to do with so much support. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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jade molyneux
2 years ago

Such a lovely nursery my little boy loves going in everyday. All the staff are lovely and care so much for the children ❤

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Beth Pelling
2 years ago

Excellent nursery, staff are amazing my little girl loves going🥰

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • August 2023Good
  • March 2019Good
  • May 2018Good
  • February 2017Good
  • August 2015Good
  • November 2011Good

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