Best 3 Nursery schools in North East – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Langley Moor Nursery School (Nursery) in Durham; Mill Hill Nursery School (Nursery) in Sunderland; Helen Gibson Nursery School (Nursery) in East Boldon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Langley Moor Nursery School, Mill Hill Nursery School and Helen Gibson Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Durham, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear and East Boldon, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Langley Moor Nursery School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Langley Moor Nursery School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 0–5%; across local authorities including County Durham, Sunderland and South Tyneside.

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Attribute	Langley Moor Nursery School DH7 8LL	Mill Hill Nursery School SR3 2PJ	Helen Gibson Nursery School NE36 0DL
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Durham DH7 8LL	Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR3 2PJ	East Boldon Tyne and Wear NE36 0DL
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Jun 2024	1 24 Apr 2024	1 28 Jun 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	County Durham (840)	Sunderland (394)	South Tyneside (393)
Website	langleymoornursery.durham.sch.uk	—	—
Telephone	01913780830	01915220505	01915196846
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Langley Moor Nursery School

DH7 8LL

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Durham
DH7 8LL
Ofsted: 1 20 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: langleymoornursery.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01913780830

Mill Hill Nursery School

SR3 2PJ

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR3 2PJ
Ofsted: 1 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sunderland (394)
Website: —
Telephone: 01915220505

Helen Gibson Nursery School

NE36 0DL

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: East Boldon
Tyne and Wear
NE36 0DL
Ofsted: 1 28 Jun 2017
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South Tyneside (393)
Website: —
Telephone: 01915196846

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.