Oxhill Nursery School
URN: 113970 • Stanley DH9 7LR
Overview
- Name
- Oxhill Nursery School
- URN
- 113970
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 78.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julia Watson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207232266
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oxhill, Stanley DH9 7LR
Summary
Oxhill Nursery School is a local authority nursery located in Stanley, County Durham, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 4 years. With a capacity of 121 children, the nursery operates from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes high-quality early learning. The Victorian building offers spacious indoor and outdoor areas, which are designed to support a variety of developmental activities.
The nursery's curriculum is focused on stimulating children's natural curiosity through imaginative and well-planned activities. Experienced and qualified staff guide children in both indoor and outdoor settings, ensuring that learning continues regardless of the weather. The extensive outdoor area includes a climbing frame, sandpit, garden, and a woodland area, promoting active play and exploration.
Oxhill Nursery School is committed to fostering personal development and creativity among its pupils. The school also engages with families through various resources and policies, ensuring a supportive community for both children and parents. For more information, visit their website at [Oxhill Nursery School](https://www.oxhill.durham.sch.uk/).
The nursery's curriculum is focused on stimulating children's natural curiosity through imaginative and well-planned activities. Experienced and qualified staff guide children in both indoor and outdoor settings, ensuring that learning continues regardless of the weather. The extensive outdoor area includes a climbing frame, sandpit, garden, and a woodland area, promoting active play and exploration.
Oxhill Nursery School is committed to fostering personal development and creativity among its pupils. The school also engages with families through various resources and policies, ensuring a supportive community for both children and parents. For more information, visit their website at [Oxhill Nursery School](https://www.oxhill.durham.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- Grasshopper’s Sensory Room (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- How children with SEN engage in all activities? (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN (sen)
- The kinds of SEN that are provided for: (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Wingate Community Nursery School (86.7)
- Beechdale Nursery School (83.6)
- Horden Nursery School (73.9)
- Rosemary Lane Nursery School (73.9)
- Seaham Harbour Nursery School (73.9)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 4
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 121
- Boys
- 62
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 121 | 62 | 59 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 107 | 56 | 51 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 131 | 55 | 76 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 131 | 55 | 76 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 122 | 61 | 61 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 164 | 87 | 77 | 0.00 |
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