# Houghton Community Nursery School

Houghton Community Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Houghton Community Nursery, Nesham Place, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 8AE, in New Town, Sunderland. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-community-nursery-school-ey461958  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Houghton Community Nursery, Nesham Place, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 8AE
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 0191 584 6655
- Website: http://www.houghtonnurseryschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY461958

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 June 2025, 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/EY461958

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2013 (Reference EY461958). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461958)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461958)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461958)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Houghton Community Nursery, Nesham Place, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 8AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.842492,-1.464966

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rectory Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Durham Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (September 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gillas Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Burnside Academy Inspires | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Newbottle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | 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 | 0.9 miles |
| Dubmire Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nesham Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesham-private-nursery-ey217367) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chilton Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chilton-meadows-nursery-ey217668) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Dubmire Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dubmire-daycare-ey542957) | Good |  |  | 1.4 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) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Jems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-2889684) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Hetton Lyons Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hetton-lyons-nursery-school-ey291968) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Houghton Community Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Houghton Community Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 17 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Houghton Community Nursery School take?

Houghton Community Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Houghton Community Nursery School?

You can call 0191 584 6655 and visit www.houghtonnurseryschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461958)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Houghton+Community+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJdc8JT21jfkgRcEN-yfBAxgI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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