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Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Sunderland, DH5 0AHNurseryAges 1–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Hetton Lyons Nursery School is one of seven state nursery schools in the Sunderland local authority, and it sits in a strong local landscape for early years provision. Five of those seven nurseries hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, including the nearest one, Houghton Le Spring Nursery School, which is just 3.2 kilometres away. Hetton Lyons itself was rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection in 2013, but in its most recent ungraded inspection in 2023, the school was confirmed as remaining Good. That shift reflects a change in the overall effectiveness grade from 1 to 2, though leadership and management were also judged Good in the 2023 visit. Headteacher Ailsa Higgins leads a mixed-gender nursery for children aged one to four, with 118 pupils on roll. The school is non-denominational and operates as a state-funded nursery, so it serves the local community directly, with no religious character attached.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range1 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFour Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 0AH
HeadteacherAilsa Higgins
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils118
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

DanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Hetton Lyons 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.