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Bright Futures Nursery School

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(5 Google reviews) ·AG6, Alder Grange Technology Community School, Rawtenstall, BB4 8HW · Lancashire
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Bright Futures Nursery School, registered in 2012, operates from AG6, Alder Grange Technology Community School in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. This childcare on non-domestic premises achieved a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 5th February 2026.

The day nursery warmly welcomes children aged 0-4 years, offering a well-sequenced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Children arrive happy and settle well, benefiting from a variety of indoor and outdoor activities aimed at supporting their learning and development.

Leaders and staff demonstrate a clear vision for the children's growth and provide tailored support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as children who speak English as an additional language. The day nursery promotes an inclusive environment where cultural celebrations and differences are explored, fostering a broader understanding of the world.

With consistent opening hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and operating all year round, Bright Futures Nursery School provides a nurturing and stimulating setting for young children to flourish, building strong foundations for their transition to school. Parents have praised the nursery for its caring staff and for supporting their children's progress and development.

Our ethos

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive environment for all, where diversity is welcomed and mutual respect and understanding is promoted. Here at Bright Futures we operate an “open door” policy. Learning through play is recognised as being an excellent way of meeting the needs of individual children as they develop.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle well. Staff know the children well, including their next steps. Children feel safe and secure and benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum and a variety of activities, both indoors and outdoors, which supports their learning and development.

Well-sequenced curriculumStrong SEND supportEffective EAL provisionEnriching outdoor playPositive child developmentCaring staff relationships

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full-time weekly bookings, full or half-day sessions, and flexible hourly rates. Fees are payable 51 weeks of the year. A sibling discount is offered, and childcare vouchers are accepted.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are payable 51 weeks of the year.
  • A 10% discount is applied to the older child’s fees when two or more siblings attend.
  • Payments must be made in advance, due before the 5th of each month.
  • Childcare vouchers are accepted.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner included in full day/week; breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch included in morning session; afternoon snack and dinner included in afternoon session.

Session types

Full day, Half day - morning, Half day - afternoon, Flexible hour

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 6:00pm

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2012

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Bright Futures Nursery School

Last inspected 5 February 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and settle well. Staff know the children well, including their next steps. Children feel safe and secure and benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum and a variety of activities, both indoors and outdoors, which supports their learning and development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make progress from their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who may face barriers to their learning.
  • Children develop their language and communication skills well.
  • Children enjoy outdoor play and exercise at the nursery.
  • Leaders and staff have a clear vision of what they want children to know and do.
  • Staff have warm and responsive relationships with all children.
  • Children enjoy sessions in the forest and taking care of the pet rabbit.
  • Leaders and staff promote the importance of good attendance and support families with best-suited sessions.
  • Leaders support families to access additional support outside of the setting.
  • Leaders utilise additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, to tailor support for children.
  • Staff work with external agencies to support children's individual needs.
  • Leaders and staff make adaptations where needed to support children during their time at nursery.
  • Leaders and staff have a clear vision of where they want the nursery to be.
  • Leaders work closely with parents/carers to ensure that they are supported and able to share any worries they may have.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop strategies to manage noise levels during learning activities to ensure that children's learning is not affected.
  • 2Strengthen hygiene procedures and risk assessments to help children develop consistently good hygiene practices.
Inspection #10109834 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children make progress from their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who may face barriers to their learning. Staff adapt learning to support these children, with tailored plans in place. Leaders and staff follow a graduated approach, using assessments for early identification and monitoring progress through targeted support plans, with support from outside agencies and parents. Additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, is used to tailor support for children.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy sessions in the forest, eagerly engaging in activities and exploring, including taking care of the pet rabbit. They also benefit from outdoor play and exercise, with older children enthusiastically participating in cricket sessions, learning teamwork and following instructions. This supports children's physical development and provides enriching experiences.

EAL / language support

Children at Bright Futures Nursery School learn about differences and similarities and cultural celebrations which supports their understanding of the world around them. They make good progress in their language and communication skills, enjoying various activities. Leaders and staff support children who speak English as an additional language by monitoring progress through targeted support plans, with support from outside agencies and parents.

Google Reviews of Bright Futures Nursery School

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Claire Smith
4 years ago

The best nursery in the valley. Both of my children go to this nursery (Bacup) and the staff are so friendly and caring. They have always got a variety of fun activities planned out to help them learn new things and prepare them for going to school. The management are amazing and are always on hand to answer any questions. Their professionalism is admirable. I love the themed days they have to make my children’s time there more interesting, for instance a teddy bears picnic and wearing yellow for children's mental health week. They really do put 100% into every aspect of the nursery. My kids are so happy here.

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Helen R
5 years ago

So happy my daughter got a place at this wonderful nursery. Charlotte has settled in so well and I can see how much she loves all the staff and her friends. Charlotte is a big character and has taken to nursery really well and that's all thanks to the wonderful staff ( especially in the Toddler room) I can not thank you all enough. Knowing my daughter is happy and safe is a great feeling and makes working life so much easier without the stress and worry of wondering how Charlotte is.

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OLIVIA FITTON
4 years ago

Absolutely amazing nursery. Both my daughters attend Bacup. I could not ask for more loving, welcoming staff to care for the girls, they treat them as if they were their own. The girls are are both thriving in their education and I can see how much they love coming to this nursery and the bonds they have with the staff. After moving the girls from another nursery wondering if I was doing the right thing I only wish it had been here sooner! Another positive is that it’s open from 7:30am which makes the mornings so much easier not rushing to get to work in a morning :). Highly recommend x

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Fiona Ramsay
5 years ago

Our 3 children went to Bright Futures for their pre-school year and we could not have asked for a better start to their education. We watched them develop new skills and confidence which made their transition to primary school smooth and easy for all of us. The love and commitment each staff member has for their job and every child in their care just shines through. We couldn't think more highly of the team and would recommend the nursery to anyone in a heartbeat.

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Chantelle N
7 years ago

Great nursery and lovely staff. Can't fault them in anything. They have given my little boy an excellent start in life. Always go above and beyond to keep up to date and to keep parents involved. Thank you for everything

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Inspection history

Date: February 2013

  • February 2026Expected standard
  • March 2020Outstanding
  • February 2013Outstanding

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