Ashworth Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen).
Location
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I am delighted to introduce myself as Headteacher of Ashworth Nursery School. This is a wonderful place for your child to start their journey in education. Our aim is to create effective partnerships with families and the wider community. I look forward to meeting you and your family. Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close Blackburn BB2 1QU
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 119091
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 3 to 4
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Constituency
- Blackburn
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor Dave Harling | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Victoria Weddle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Suraiya Chopdat | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Karen Jack | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jude Harling | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Umaira Khan | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Headteacher Suzanne Jackson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Miss Nicola Barrow | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Isma Sajid | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2010 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
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