Bowland Preschool
St. James C Of E Primary School, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
16 children
Key details
Capacity
16 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Bowland Preschool was inspected by Ofsted on 11 September 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Staff create a lively and adventurous environment, where children's independence, respect and real-world learning are central to daily life. They greet children warmly. Staff encourage children to arrive in wellington boots and waterproof trousers to make sure that they are always ready to go outdoors."
Key strengths
- Children benefit from real-world learning experiences that make the curriculum meaningful.
- Children's outdoor learning is rich and meaningful.
- Staff weave mathematics into everyday routines.
- Children's language and communication is a high priority in the pre-school.
- The setting sets high expectations for children's independence.
Areas for improvement
- strengthen ongoing training, coaching and mentoring of new staff to help raise teaching to a consistently high level.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
St. James C Of E Primary School, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED
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