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Oxhill Nursery School

County Durham, DH9 7LRNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Oxhill Nursery School

Oxhill Nursery School sits within County Durham’s local authority, where it is one of ten state nursery schools. Of those, six hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, placing Oxhill in a competitive local landscape. The school itself is rated Good, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. Its headteacher, Julia Watson, leads a mixed-gender nursery for children aged two to four, with 121 pupils currently on roll. The school does not have a religious character, and its nursery provision is a core part of its identity. Among its local peers, the top-rated nurseries in the authority are those with Outstanding status, though Oxhill’s Good rating still places it within the majority of nurseries in the area that are performing well. For parents in County Durham weighing up early years options, Oxhill offers a solid, well-regarded choice within a local system where only a minority of nurseries have achieved the top Ofsted grade.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOxhill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7LR
HeadteacherJulia Watson
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils121
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Music RoomsLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

GymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:00 – 16:00

Source: oxhill.durham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oxhill Nursery School

Oxhill 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.