The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
- 2–4
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Miss Julia Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oxhill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 839m away
South Stanley Junior School
Primary · 890m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Primary · 1.2km away
Tanfield School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering
Secondary · 1.2km away
North Durham Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oxhill Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Oxhill Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oxhill Nursery School?
Oxhill Nursery School currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oxhill Nursery School take?
Oxhill Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 4. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Oxhill Nursery School?
Oxhill Nursery School is in Stanley, DH9 7LR, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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