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Pennywell Early Years Centre
Portsmouth Road, Pennywell, Pennywell Early Years Centre, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9AX, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.3 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
180
Ages
2–5
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this nursery offers a strong foundation for early childhood education. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the centre, indicating a positive community perception. While the published data is limited, the overall performance suggests a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School responds to concerns
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.0%
Black African1.7%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Location
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54.89863, -1.44366 · SR4 9AX
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108753
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Websitepennywellearlyyears.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennywell Early Years Centre rated by Ofsted?
Pennywell Early Years Centre was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Pennywell Early Years Centre a good school?
Pennywell Early Years Centre scores 89.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Pennywell Early Years Centre?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pennywell Early Years Centre receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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