Usworth Colliery Nursery School
About Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Parents considering Usworth Colliery Nursery School will find a setting that has clearly earned the trust of local families. The school is oversubscribed, with 78 children on roll in a nursery that serves the 2-4 age range, which suggests strong demand for its places. While the Department for Education’s Parent View data is not included in the available information, the oversubscription itself is a practical signal that families in Sunderland rate the experience highly. The school is led by headteacher Ailsa Higgins and operates as a state-funded nursery, meaning it follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum without any religious character. Its facilities include art studios, music rooms, an outdoor playground and a chapel, and it offers dance, swimming and gymnastics as part of its sports provision, plus a gardening club. For a nursery of this size, the range of enrichment activities is notable and gives a sense of the breadth of experience children can expect.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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