# Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Hetton Lyons Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 0AH, in Lyons, Sunderland. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hetton-lyons-nursery-school-ey291968  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 0AH
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 0191 563 4200
- Website: http://www.hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY291968

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291968

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2005 (Reference EY291968). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291968)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291968)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291968)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/651114)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 0AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.814983,-1.450650

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elemore Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hetton Lyons Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Lyons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School | Nursery | 1–4 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hetton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Easington Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Eppleton Academy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| East Rainton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Gillas Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Jems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-2889684) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Hetton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-hetton-2887542) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nesham Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesham-private-nursery-ey217367) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Houghton Community Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-community-nursery-school-ey461958) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Ribbon Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribbon-daycare-ey342286) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Chilton Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chilton-meadows-nursery-ey217668) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hetton Lyons Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hetton Lyons Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 25 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hetton Lyons Nursery School take?

Hetton Lyons Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hetton Lyons Nursery School?

You can call 0191 563 4200 and visit www.hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291968)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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