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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8AE, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.4 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
164
Ages
3–5
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this nursery school demonstrates strong educational quality, ranking better than 90% of schools. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 87% recommending it based on responses from 31 parents. The nurturing environment is well-suited for children aged 3-5, making it an appealing choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British99.4%
Other0.6%
Location
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54.84250, -1.46498 · DH5 8AE
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108746
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Frequently asked questions
What is Houghton Le Spring Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2014.
Is Houghton Le Spring Nursery School a good school?
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School scores 90.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Houghton Le Spring Nursery School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Houghton Le Spring Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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