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McMillan Nursery School Catchment Area

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

McMillan Nursery School is a local authority nursery nursery school in Nelson, Lancashire , 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 2023

McMillan Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for McMillan Nursery School?

The catchment area for McMillan Nursery School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire 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 McMillan Nursery School is set by Lancashire 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 Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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McMillan Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Railway Street, Nelson, BB9 9AG
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Local authority nursery school
Phase of education
Nursery
Age range
2-5 years
DfE URN
119095

Other Nursery Schools in Nelson

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

Nearest nursery schools by distance

These are the nursery schools closest to McMillan 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: McMillan Nursery School

What is the catchment area for McMillan Nursery School?

The catchment area for McMillan Nursery School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is McMillan Nursery School oversubscribed?

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

What is the admissions policy for McMillan Nursery School?

Admission to McMillan Nursery School is managed by Lancashire. 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 McMillan Nursery School cover?

McMillan Nursery School is a nursery school in Nelson, Lancashire, 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 McMillan Nursery School?

McMillan Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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