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Wingate Community Nursery School

County Durham, TS28 5BDNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Wingate Community Nursery School

Wingate Community Nursery School is one of only six state nurseries in County Durham rated Outstanding by Ofsted, out of a total of ten such schools in the local authority. That puts it in the top tier of early years provision locally, and the school has held this highest rating consistently across its two most recent inspections. In its most recent graded inspection in 2013, it received top marks (grade 1) for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. An ungraded inspection in January 2022 confirmed the school remains Outstanding, meaning no material change in quality since that earlier full inspection. For parents comparing nurseries in the area, this is a standout choice — not just because of the rating itself, but because the school has sustained it over time, which is a strong signal of consistent, high-quality early years practice.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPartridge Terrace, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5BD
HeadteacherBecky Wood
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils92
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (13 Jan 2022): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Sensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

DanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:10

Source: wingatecommunitynurseryschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wingate Community Nursery School

Wingate Community 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.