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Stanley's at Primrose

Ofsted: Expected standard·Primrose Children's Centre, Lambton Terrace, JARROW, NE32 5QY · South Tyneside
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2025
Local authority
South Tyneside

About this day nursery

Stanley's at Primrose, established in 2005, is a childcare setting in Jarrow that provides a nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on December 4, 2025, the nursery prides itself on building strong, trusting relationships between staff and children, ensuring little ones feel secure and settle quickly.

The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is carefully tailored to individual needs, particularly supporting disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to help them make excellent progress. Children enjoy daily outdoor play, supported by a garden currently undergoing refurbishment to further enhance learning opportunities.

Staff focus on developing communication and language skills, physical development, and ensuring children gain independence and confidence, preparing them for their next educational steps. The nursery maintains an open and positive safeguarding culture, with leaders and staff dedicated to children’s welfare and wellbeing.

What it's like

Relationships between staff and children are a key strength, building trusting relationships that put children at ease. Staff know each child well and respond with warmth and consistency, helping children to settle quickly and feel secure. Routines and activities generally take account of children's needs and preferences, ensuring all children receive appropriate care and learning experiences.

Strong relationshipsTailored supportOutdoor playEYFS curriculumPositive environment

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Dec 2025

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stanley's at Primrose

Last inspected 4 December 2025

What it's like to attend

Relationships between staff and children are a key strength, building trusting relationships that put children at ease. Staff know each child well and respond with warmth and consistency, helping children to settle quickly and feel secure. Routines and activities generally take account of children's needs and preferences, ensuring all children receive appropriate care and learning experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children achieve securely across the curriculum, making appropriate progress in communication and language.
  • Children progress well in their physical development through regular exercise and outdoor play.
  • Children who are disadvantaged or vulnerable, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive tailored support.
  • By the time they leave, children are confident, curious and prepared for their next stage of education.
  • Staff create a positive environment and introduce meaningful expectations for behaviour.
  • Staff organise care practices carefully to meet children's individual needs and build warm, responsive relationships.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to consistently reinforce behaviour expectations during group times, to enable children to listen, understand and respond appropriately.
  • 2Leaders should strengthen the teaching of mathematics by sequencing learning more carefully, ensuring children build a secure understanding of smaller numbers before moving on to larger ones.
Inspection #10065858 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who are disadvantaged or vulnerable, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported to make progress because the curriculum is tailored to their individual needs. Staff provide tailored support for children who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities so that their welfare and wellbeing remain a priority.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy daily opportunities for outdoor play, which helps them build strength, balance, and coordination. The garden is being refurbished to expand outdoor learning opportunities.

Inspection history

Date: November 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • February 2020Good
  • August 2015Good
  • November 2011Good

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