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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Sunderland, DH5 8AENursery School·Ages 3-5
Outstandingby Ofsted

N/A

Capacity

164

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Houghton Le Spring Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply nursery serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 5. The school has 164 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Sarah Dixon-Jones, it falls under Sunderland local authority.

Houghton Le Spring Nursery School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (31 responses).

On-site facilities at Houghton Le Spring Nursery School include Dining Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club.

For families exploring nurseries in Sunderland, Houghton Le Spring Nursery School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNeasham Place, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 8AE
HeadteacherSarah Dixon-Jones
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils164
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Latest inspection (11 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

31 responses

Would Recommend This School

87%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
0%
SEND support
0%
Concerns dealt with
45%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safeAware of curriculum

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

Facilities

6
Dining HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Dance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco Club

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton Le Spring Nursery School

Houghton Le Spring Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01915846655www.houghtonnurseryschool.org.uk

Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring

Sunderland, DH5 8AE

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Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring

Sunderland, DH5 8AE

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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