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Oxhill Nursery School
Oxhill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7LR, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.6 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
121
Ages
2–4
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the nursery demonstrates a solid foundation for early education, serving 121 children aged 2-4. Parent satisfaction is notably strong, with 83% of respondents recommending the nursery, although the LocaleIQ score suggests that there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area. Limited published data on academic progress makes it difficult to assess specific value-added metrics at this stage.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
88%
Good range of subjects
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School has high expectations
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
50%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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54.86622, -1.71061 · DH9 7LR
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN113970
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Websitewww.oxhill.durham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxhill Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Oxhill Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Oxhill Nursery School a good school?
Oxhill Nursery School scores 32.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Oxhill Nursery School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oxhill Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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