Sunderland has 7 nursery schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 97% of nursery schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 7 Jul 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Nursery schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School | Outstanding | 28 Feb 2019 | DH5 |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Outstanding | 13 Mar 2024 | SR3 |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre | Outstanding | 27 Nov 2014 | SR4 |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School | Good | 24 Apr 2013 | DH5 |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School | Expected | 7 Jul 2026 | SR5 |
| Oxclose Nursery School | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | NE38 |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Good | 16 May 2024 | NE37 |