Best 3 Nursery schools in Washington – 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: Oxclose Nursery School (Nursery) in Washington; Usworth Colliery Nursery School (Nursery) in Washington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Oxclose Nursery School and Usworth Colliery Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Washington, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Oxclose Nursery School), published Apr 2015. The lowest is 2 (Usworth Colliery Nursery School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Usworth Colliery Nursery School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 150, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Sunderland local authority.

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Attribute	Oxclose Nursery School NE38 0LA	Usworth Colliery Nursery School NE37 3BL
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 0LA	Washington Tyne and Wear NE37 3BL
Latest Ofsted	1 27 Apr 2015	2 24 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 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	Sunderland (394)	Sunderland (394)
Website	www.oxclosenursery.com	usworthcollierynursery.co.uk
Telephone	01914166767	01914167700
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Oxclose Nursery School

NE38 0LA

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 0LA
Ofsted: 1 27 Apr 2015
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sunderland (394)
Website: www.oxclosenursery.com
Telephone: 01914166767

Usworth Colliery Nursery School

NE37 3BL

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE37 3BL
Ofsted: 2 24 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sunderland (394)
Website: usworthcollierynursery.co.uk
Telephone: 01914167700

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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.