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Rosemary Lane Nursery School

County Durham, SR8 3BQNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Parents considering Rosemary Lane Nursery School will be reassured by its strong reputation. In its most recent ungraded inspection in 2022, Ofsted confirmed the school remains Outstanding, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections. With 110 pupils on roll, the school is a popular choice for families in County Durham, though specific oversubscription data is not available. The school is one of only six nursery schools in the local authority to hold an Outstanding rating, out of a total of ten such schools, placing it among the top tier of early years provision in the area. The nearest other Outstanding nursery is Horden Nursery School, 4.3 km away, which gives some sense of the catchment geography. For parents, the sustained Ofsted grade is a clear signal of consistent quality, and the school’s size suggests a relatively intimate setting for children aged two to five.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRosemary Lane, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3BQ
HeadteacherJill Jones
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils110
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (15 Feb 2022): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

GymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Gardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Rosemary Lane 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.