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Etherley Lane Nursery School

Local authority nursery school · Bishop Auckland · DL14 7RF

Ages 2–4 · 44 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-26

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
44
Boys / girls
22 / 22
Free school meals
0%
FSM pupils
0
Gender
Mixed
School type
Local authority nursery school

Age range

Ages 2–4

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Local authority nursery school
Headteacher
Mrs Kelly-Ann Lee

Location

Address
Hazel Grove
Postcode
DL14 7RF
Town
Bishop Auckland
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Bishop Auckland
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed local authority nursery school (nursery), Ages 2–4, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, 44 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 0%.

Open schools in Bishop Auckland
39
Nursery schools in Bishop Auckland
2
Academies among open schools in Bishop Auckland
44% (17)
Open schools in DL14
26
Nursery in DL14
2
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Nursery in County Durham LA
10

Nearby nursery schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Etherley Lane Primary School

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  • King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

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  • Cockton Hill Infant School

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    • Absence5.6%

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  • Cockton Hill Junior School

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    • KS233%
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  • Bishop Barrington Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Att841.8
    • P8-0.3
    • Absence12.3%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kelly-Ann Lee
Telephone
01388604835
Website
www.etherleylane-nur.durham.sch.uk

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