Best Nurseries in County Durham
123 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 123 nurseries in County Durham, accounting for 31.1% of the total 395 in the area.
- All 10 inspected nurseries in County Durham achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 6 Outstanding and 4 Good.
- County Durham's 123 nurseries cater to 852 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 31.77 and 12.0% having special educational needs.
- None of the pupils in County Durham's nurseries are eligible for free school meals, 2.8% have English as an additional language, and spending per pupil is £11,197.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 123 nurseries in County Durham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 31.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £11,197 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.