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Houghton Community Nursery School # Houghton Community Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Houghton Community Nursery, Nesham Place, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 8AE · Sunderland Number of places 52 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Sunderland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Houghton Community Nursery School is an inclusive early learning environment dedicated to children from birth to five years old. The school is passionate about nurturing curiosity and fostering a love for learning through a blend of classroom activities and extensive outdoor experiences, including Forest and Coastal School programmes. The curriculum is designed to support each child's individual development, with a strong focus on creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere. The nursery also places a high value on partnerships with parents, offering guidance and resources to ensure a collaborative approach to every child's growth and education. With a clear vision to provide exceptional early years education, Houghton Community Nursery School strives to prepare children for their future academic journeys while celebrating their unique strengths and needs. Our ethos Houghton Community Nursery School is dedicated to nurturing curiosity and fostering a love for learning through a blend of classroom activities and extensive outdoor experiences, including Forest and Coastal School programmes. The curriculum supports individual development in a supportive and engaging atmosphere, with a focus on partnerships with parents to ensure a collaborative approach to growth and education. The nursery aims to provide exceptional early years education and prepare children for future academic journeys while celebrating their unique strengths and needs. What it's like The experience this nursery provides for children and their families is of the very highest standard. The provision is built around a well-established culture that holds the care of children and families at its core. The curriculum is exceptionally broad, immersing children in a range of off-site visits, including to the forest and the beach, where they develop a vast array of knowledge and skills. Forest School Coastal School Inclusive Environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Houghton Community Nursery School Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398894 Lead inspector Dani Taylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282306)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461958) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=houghton-community-nursery-school-dh5-8ae-ey461958) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Houghton Community Nursery School Last inspected 17 June 2025 · Dani Taylor Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend The experience this nursery provides for children and their families is of the very highest standard. The provision is built around a well-established culture that holds the care of children and families at its core. The curriculum is exceptionally broad, immersing children in a range of off-site visits, including to the forest and the beach, where they develop a vast array of knowledge and skills. Inspector highlights - Leaders are deeply involved in all aspects of the nursery, investing in staff training and continuous professional development, which ensures the nursery continues to evolve. - The curriculum is research-led and bespoke to the individual needs of the children and families, with ongoing support for the progression of children's knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. - Staff are alert to responding to children and facilitate high-quality interactions, demonstrating genuine warmth and interest in children's interests to progress their knowledge. - Staff continually support conversation skills and model key vocabulary, empowering children through building a repertoire of story knowledge and vocabulary. - Children relish the opportunity to spend long periods of time deeply immersed in exploration and investigation, fostering a mindset that celebrates the continuous pursuit of knowledge. Inspection #10398894 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282306) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers describe the care and support their children receive in this nursery as being exceptional Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff establish nurturing bonds with children and use the phrase 'holding children close' to describe the additional care and support provided to vulnerable children. Within daily routines, there is a flexible approach to ensure that children's individual needs are responded to. Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children are immersed in a range of off-site visits, including the forest and the beach where they develop a vast array of knowledge and skills, including an extensive vocabulary. Furthermore, they gain a deep understanding of how to stay safe in these environments. These enriching experiences have a powerful impact on the most vulnerable children. For instance children express their awe and wonder of the surroundings in forest school, as they investigate the different types of trees with magnifying glasses. The well-planned approach to forest school provision was demonstrated. ## Parent Reviews of Houghton Community Nursery School 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXSMWJEyim3z7Tku9VJwTjNyHr2k8JbmD8EJB1MsB4ri4wlC-dMtQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) V 5 years ago My daughter is in the Den here and she absolutely loves it. She only goes one afternoon a week but it has brought her on so much. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNTLWNmOU1BEAE!2m1!1s0x487e636d4f09cf75:0x2c640f0c97e4370) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocITf_KTtKPrlqRxwiGOZ2-_72Te5roxOwldB0CaShdykkYt6A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) lisa burnham 9 years ago Couldnt think of better people to leave my children with. Its all about the kids [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRdS15S21BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e636d4f09cf75:0x2c640f0c97e4370) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocItlteKa5o40TXKI4JgTlobcpM3WYGp4ZpGLKUeIISyKli1Xw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Lynne Penman 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXenNpQ0pREAE!2m1!1s0x487e636d4f09cf75:0x2c640f0c97e4370) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUE6sUdoFduCgFY6FvZpZb3O95S4_LRBrSLFXGMLjfHPf4ryg6B=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Fundraise&Recycle ltd 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXd0tUMjd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e636d4f09cf75:0x2c640f0c97e4370) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU8AO64FMQKpJIWW6IUxYquL1iEsnHOk0nY_1Fdmr8IPdGCDvCXtg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Peter Lincoln 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvbDZQWlB3EAE!2m1!1s0x487e636d4f09cf75:0x2c640f0c97e4370) Reviews from Google for Houghton Community Nursery School. 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