The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 3–5
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Dixon-Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Houghton Le Spring Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Houghton Le Spring Nursery School?
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Houghton Le Spring Nursery School take?
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 5. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Houghton Le Spring Nursery School?
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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