Best 3 Nursery schools in Bishop Auckland – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Etherley Lane Nursery School (Nursery) in Bishop Auckland; Aclet Close Nursery School (Nursery) in Bishop Auckland — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Etherley Lane Nursery School and Aclet Close Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Etherley Lane Nursery School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Etherley Lane Nursery School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 100, typical FSM 0–5%; all under County Durham local authority.

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Attribute	Etherley Lane Nursery School DL14 7RF	Aclet Close Nursery School DL14 6PX
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7RF	Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6PX
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Nov 2023	2 29 Mar 2017
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	County Durham (840)	County Durham (840)
Website	www.etherleylane-nur.durham.sch.uk	www.acletclose.durham.sch.uk
Telephone	01388604835	01388603006
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Etherley Lane Nursery School

DL14 7RF

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7RF
Ofsted: 2 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.etherleylane-nur.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01388604835

Aclet Close Nursery School

DL14 6PX

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6PX
Ofsted: 2 29 Mar 2017
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.acletclose.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01388603006

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.