# Nesham Private Nursery

Nesham Private Nursery is a full-day nursery at Nesham Place, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE, in New Town, Sunderland. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesham-private-nursery-ey217367  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nesham Place, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 0191 584 8004
- Website: http://www.neshamprivatenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY217367

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2021, 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/EY217367

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2002 (Reference EY217367). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217367)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217367)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217367)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/652529)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Houghton Community Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-community-nursery-school-ey461958) | 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 Nesham Private Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nesham Private Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nesham Private Nursery take?

Nesham Private Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Nesham Private Nursery?

You can call 0191 584 8004 and visit www.neshamprivatenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217367)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nesham+Private+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJdc8JT21jfkgRo39hzKRXVzA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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