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Longshaw Nursery School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Longshaw Nursery School is a local authority nursery nursery school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 2-5, with 90 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby nursery schools below.

2-5

Age range

90

Pupils

Good

Ofsted 2019

Longshaw Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Longshaw Nursery School?

The catchment area for Longshaw Nursery School is the geographic zone Blackburn with Darwen uses to prioritise admissions when this nursery school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Blackburn with Darwen publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Longshaw Nursery School is set by Blackburn with Darwen and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →

Longshaw Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Crosby Road, Blackburn, BB2 3NF
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Local authority nursery school
Phase of education
Nursery
Age range
2-5 years
DfE URN
119084

Other Nursery Schools in Blackburn

If Longshaw Nursery School is oversubscribed, these nursery schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest nursery schools by distance

These are the nursery schools closest to Longshaw Nursery School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Longshaw Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Longshaw Nursery School?

The catchment area for Longshaw Nursery School is the geographic zone Blackburn with Darwen uses to prioritise admissions when this nursery school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Blackburn with Darwen publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Longshaw Nursery School oversubscribed?

Longshaw Nursery School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 90 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Blackburn with Darwen.

What is the admissions policy for Longshaw Nursery School?

Admission to Longshaw Nursery School is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Longshaw Nursery School cover?

Longshaw Nursery School is a nursery school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 2-5. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Longshaw Nursery School?

Longshaw Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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