Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
URN: 108746 • Houghton le Spring DH5 8AE
Overview
- Name
- Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
- URN
- 108746
- 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
- 81.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Dixon-Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915846655
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring DH5 8AE
Summary
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School is a local authority nursery located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, catering to mixed-gender children aged 0 to 4 years. The school emphasizes creating a caring and secure environment where every child feels respected and valued. Staff are dedicated to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that promotes equality of opportunity and encourages children to express their thoughts and interests.
The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on both prime and specific areas of learning, including personal, social, emotional development, communication, literacy, and mathematics. The curriculum is flexible and responsive to the children's interests, with learning experiences designed around detailed observations of each child's development. Activities are conducted in both indoor and outdoor settings, ensuring children can engage with their learning in varied environments.
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School values strong partnerships with families, fostering mutual respect and trust. Staff work closely with parents to track each child's progress and set individual learning targets, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and development within the community.
The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on both prime and specific areas of learning, including personal, social, emotional development, communication, literacy, and mathematics. The curriculum is flexible and responsive to the children's interests, with learning experiences designed around detailed observations of each child's development. Activities are conducted in both indoor and outdoor settings, ensuring children can engage with their learning in varied environments.
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School values strong partnerships with families, fostering mutual respect and trust. Staff work closely with parents to track each child's progress and set individual learning targets, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and development within the community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Home (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- About Us (other)
- Houghton Community Nursery Vision (other)
- Policies & Useful Info (other)
- Staff (other)
- Term Dates & Holidays (other)
- Our Website Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hetton Lyons Nursery School (68.0)
- Hetton-le-Hole Nursery School (47.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 164
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 164 | 82 | 82 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 114 | 63 | 51 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 110 | 60 | 50 | 1.20 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 110 | 60 | 50 | 1.20 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 120 | 66 | 54 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 123 | 68 | 55 | 0.00 |
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