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Borough Road Nursery School

Darlington, DL1 1SGNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Borough Road Nursery School

Borough Road Nursery School, a state nursery in Darlington for children aged two to five, has been rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2020, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017. The school’s behaviour and attitudes were singled out as Outstanding, the highest possible mark, while leadership and management, quality of education, and personal development were all judged Good. A subsequent ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. With just 97 pupils on roll, the school is one of only two state nurseries in the Darlington local authority, and it is the only one currently rated Good — the other, George Dent Nursery School, holds an Outstanding rating and is located one kilometre away. This makes Borough Road a strong option for families seeking a well-regarded nursery with a clear track record of improvement.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBorough Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 1SG
HeadteacherHelen Dummett
Local AuthorityDarlington
Number of Pupils97
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Outdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

SwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:00 – 16:30

Source: darlingtonnurseryschools.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borough Road Nursery School

Borough Road Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.