The Sue Hedley Nursery School
URN: 132799 • Hebburn NE31 1QY
Overview
- Name
- The Sue Hedley Nursery School
- URN
- 132799
- 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
- 51.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ashley Borthwick (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914287656
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Campbell Park Road, Hebburn NE31 1QY
Summary
The Sue Hedley Nursery School, located in Hebburn, South Tyneside, is a local authority nursery catering to children aged two to five years. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment, supported by a team of qualified teachers and Early Years Practitioners. With a focus on Active Learning, the nursery encourages children to engage directly with their surroundings, fostering independence and creativity.
The curriculum at The Sue Hedley Nursery is designed to be broad and varied, driven by the interests and strengths of the children. The nursery also includes two Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resource Bases, ensuring that all children, including those with additional needs, receive tailored support to thrive in their learning journey.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the nursery's ethos, with a strong emphasis on building relationships with families. The staff at The Sue Hedley Nursery pride themselves on being approachable and supportive, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both children and parents alike.
The curriculum at The Sue Hedley Nursery is designed to be broad and varied, driven by the interests and strengths of the children. The nursery also includes two Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resource Bases, ensuring that all children, including those with additional needs, receive tailored support to thrive in their learning journey.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the nursery's ethos, with a strong emphasis on building relationships with families. The staff at The Sue Hedley Nursery pride themselves on being approachable and supportive, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both children and parents alike.
Useful links
- Composition of Governors (governance)
- Register of Governors Interests (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- 2023-2024 (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Early Years Resource Bases (sen)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Resource Base (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 75
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 36.00
- Open date
- 2000-10-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 75 | 43 | 32 | 36.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 83 | 46 | 37 | 26.20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 41 | 29 | 27.30 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 41 | 29 | 27.30 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 80 | 44 | 36 | 3.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 65 | 35 | 11.50 |
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