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
- 2–5
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Miss Ruth Williamson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Portsmouth Road, Pennywell Early Years Centre, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9AX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Pennywell Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?
Pennywell Early Years Centre was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pennywell Early Years Centre?
Pennywell Early Years Centre currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pennywell Early Years Centre take?
Pennywell Early Years Centre caters for pupils aged 2 to 5. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Pennywell Early Years Centre?
Pennywell Early Years Centre is in Sunderland, SR4 9AX, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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