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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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