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[North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Dean Bank Early Years # Dean Bank Early Years Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 12 Beaumont Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8PH · Durham Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School in Ferryhill, County Durham, offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to believe in themselves, achieve their potential, and develop a sense of pride. Led by their Head Teacher, the school is dedicated to providing an excellent education and essential life skills, guided by core values such as honesty, fairness, empathy, tolerance, resilience, and respect. Beyond academic success, Dean Bank prioritises a comprehensive "Curriculum for Life," focusing on healthy choices, mental well-being, and social development to prepare students for their future. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and governors who work diligently to foster strong relationships with families and the wider community, aiming to keep the school at the heart of Dean Bank. They welcome inquiries and invite prospective families to discover more about their unique approach. Our ethos Our school is committed to providing the very best for all our children. We believe that all individuals should be valued in a positive and supportive environment. Their time at Dean Bank Primary School should be about developing their talents, learning attitudes and character, so that our children will want to go on learning forever. What it's like Leaders understand the diverse backgrounds and experiences that children and their families bring to nursery. This knowledge shapes the curriculum and individual care plans, which are carefully tailored to meet each child's needs, particularly those who are disadvantaged. Planned activities focus closely on the areas where children require the most support. Staff, generally, adapt the environment and learning experiences based on children's interests and abilities. Values-based education Curriculum for Life Community-focused ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://deanbank.durham.sch.uk/send/compliments-complaints-feedback) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Age range Early Years to Class 6 Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dean Bank Early Years Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10392880 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288176)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281593) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://deanbank.durham.sch.uk) 12 Beaumont Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8PH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.56375/54.68789/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ferryhill - [Day nurseries in Ferryhill](/search?q=Ferryhill) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dean-bank-early-years-dl17-8ph-ey281593) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dean Bank Early Years Last inspected 12 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Leaders understand the diverse backgrounds and experiences that children and their families bring to nursery. This knowledge shapes the curriculum and individual care plans, which are carefully tailored to meet each child's needs, particularly those who are disadvantaged. Planned activities focus closely on the areas where children require the most support. Staff, generally, adapt the environment and learning experiences based on children's interests and abilities. Inspector highlights - Planned activities have clear aims, such as painting outdoors to encourage coordination for early writing. - The curriculum is adapted to support children with additional help, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Professional development is focused and improves practice, such as strengthening mathematical understanding. - Leaders make thoughtful use of additional funding to enrich children's experiences, like trips to the beach and pantomime. - Staff appreciate the support they receive, promoting high morale and positive attitudes. Areas to develop - 1 encourage all children to participate fully in activities so they benefit equally from the high-quality education provided - 2 strengthen the consistency of key-person arrangements, particularly for new children and during staff changes. Inspection #10392880 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288176) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The curriculum is carefully adapted to support children who need additional help, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Some children begin nursery with lower levels of development in their language and physical skills, and staff prioritise these areas to help them make swift progress. Outdoor space Painting outdoors is carefully designed to encourage children's coordination and control of their arms and hands, in preparation for early writing. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: February 2015 - September 2025 Good - October 2019 Good - August 2015 Good - February 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about Dean Bank Early Years ### What is the address of Dean Bank Early Years? ### How can Dean Bank Early Years be contacted? ### How does Dean Bank Early Years support children with SEND? ### What does Dean Bank Early Years do well? ### Is Dean Bank Early Years a day nursery or preschool? ### Open hours at Dean Bank Early Years? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ferryhill Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dean Bank Early Years. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Pixley Dell Nursery Spennymoor · DL16 7RS ](/nursery/pixley-dell-nursery-dl16-7rs-508263) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Jack in the Box Day Care Spennymoor · DL16 6EX ](/nursery/jack-in-the-box-day-care-dl16-6ex-ey270579) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Rainbow Nursery Middlestone Moor · DL16 7DA ](/nursery/rainbow-nursery-dl16-7da-ey282940) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Chilton Happytimes Daycare Ferryhill · DL17 0PT ](/nursery/chilton-happytimes-daycare-dl17-0pt-ey391259) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Hippitots Children's World Durham · DH6 4HJ ](/nursery/hippitots-limited-dh6-4hj-ey233891) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre Coundon · DL14 8NP ](/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-dl14-8np-ey349735) [See all nurseries in Ferryhill →](/search?q=Ferryhill) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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