Is Helen Gibson Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

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Helen Gibson Nursery School

North Lane, East Boldon, NE36 0DL

Ofsted: Expected

Nursery

Phase

—

Capacity

2-4

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 84
Boys: 43 (57%)
Girls: 33 (43%)
SEND: 3.6%
FSM Eligible: 0.0%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 3.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 30.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,149/yr

School Information

Type: Local authority nursery school
Phase: Nursery
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Black African: 1.2%

97.6%

White British

1.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01915196846

info@helengibsonnursery.co.uk

North Lane

East Boldon, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108663
Establishment No.: 1016

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