Bensham Grove Nursery School
URN: 108320 • Gateshead NE8 2XD
Overview
- Name
- Bensham Grove Nursery School
- URN
- 108320
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jill Hutton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914334090
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road, Gateshead NE8 2XD
Summary
      Bensham Grove Nursery School, located in Gateshead, is a local authority nursery school catering to children from birth to five years. It operates across two sites: Sidney Grove, which offers full-time care five days a week, and Deckham, providing term-time sessions for two to four-year-olds. The nursery prides itself on delivering high-quality education in a nurturing environment that emphasizes play-based learning, allowing children to explore and develop at their own pace.
The nursery's ethos centers on creating responsive and engaging spaces that reflect children's voices and learning experiences. Staffed by qualified teachers and experienced personnel, Bensham Grove focuses on fostering a strong sense of community among children, families, and educators. The curriculum is designed to support emotional, social, and cognitive development through various activities and reflections on children's play.
As the only maintained nursery school in Gateshead, Bensham Grove is dedicated to providing accessible early years education, ensuring that all children receive the support they need during this crucial stage of development. The school is committed to maintaining high standards and is inspected by Ofsted, reinforcing its role as a centre of excellence in early childhood education.
      The nursery's ethos centers on creating responsive and engaging spaces that reflect children's voices and learning experiences. Staffed by qualified teachers and experienced personnel, Bensham Grove focuses on fostering a strong sense of community among children, families, and educators. The curriculum is designed to support emotional, social, and cognitive development through various activities and reflections on children's play.
As the only maintained nursery school in Gateshead, Bensham Grove is dedicated to providing accessible early years education, ensuring that all children receive the support they need during this crucial stage of development. The school is committed to maintaining high standards and is inspected by Ofsted, reinforcing its role as a centre of excellence in early childhood education.
Useful links
- SEND report (sen)
- Bensham Grove Nursery School (other)
- A Warm Welcome (other)
- Our Governing Body (other)
- Our Staff Team (other)
- Why are Maintained Nursery Schools Special? (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Learn more (other)
Nearby alternatives
- No nearby alternatives found.
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 0 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 87
- Boys
- 46
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 46 | 41 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 50 | 35 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 51 | 28 | 23 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 51 | 28 | 23 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 60 | 28 | 32 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 53 | 23 | 30 | 0.00 | 
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