The Sue Hedley Nursery School
About The Sue Hedley Nursery School
Every single parent who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey said they would recommend The Sue Hedley Nursery School, with 100% ticking 'yes'. That's a powerful signal from the 21 families who took part, and it's backed up by the detail: 100% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and does well there. The school is clearly oversubscribed too, which is no surprise given its reputation. It's a state nursery in South Tyneside for children aged 2 to 5, with 75 pupils on roll and a headteacher, Ashley Borthwick, leading the team. A significant 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse intake the school serves. The sense of safety is particularly striking — 76% of parents strongly agreed their child feels safe, and none disagreed. Communication with parents also scores highly, with 76% strongly agreeing the school lets them know how their child is getting on.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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