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Horden Nursery School

Peterlee, SR8 4TB · County Durham · nursery school

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Ofsted: Outstanding · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Nursery

What Ofsted said about Horden Nursery School

Inspection report dated 23 September 2024

Overview

Horden Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an environment where children develop a "long-lasting love of learning." The report highlights "amazing awe and wonder experiences" that nurture curiosity, supported by highly skilled staff who maximise every moment for learning.

Strengths

  • Staff "harness every moment to maximise learning" by adeptly simplifying and repeating key ideas for children of all ages.
  • The curriculum is "exceptionally ambitious" and "highly responsive to children's interests," such as organising an owl visit when children showed fascination with birds.
  • There is an "impressive understanding and oversight of vocabulary development," with adults modelling language effectively to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Children demonstrate "sustained concentration" and resilience, fostered by an "exceptionally well-designed outdoor space" that encourages considered risk-taking.
  • The school builds "strong relationships with families and external agencies," offering effective support and strengthening transition practices through a ‘nearly to nursery’ group.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Next dates

  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
  • Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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