Bensham Grove Nursery School is a nursery school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 0 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Bensham Grove Nursery School currently has around 87 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2XD
Website: www.benshamgrovenurseryschool.org
Telephone: 01914334090
School Type: Local authority nursery school
Education phase: Nursery
Local authority: Gateshead
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jill Hutton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 108320

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/11/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 0 - 5
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 87
Number of Boys: 46
Number of Girls: 41

Ethnicity

White British75.90%66
Other Asian4.60%4
Other Mixed3.40%3
Other (any other ethnic group)3.40%3
Other White3.40%3
African2.30%2
White and Asian2.30%2
Chinese1.10%1
Indian1.10%1
White and Black African1.10%1
Unclassified1.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD
4out of 4 0 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre
Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL
- not rated 2,121 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashfield Nursery School
97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR
3out of 4 2,419 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Brighton Road , NE8 1XS
- not rated 174 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ
- not rated 400 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ
3out of 4 400 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Cuthbert's Church of England Aided Junior School
Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ
- not rated 400 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Derwent Infant School
Bensham Terrace , NE8 2SQ
- not rated 425 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North East Futures UTC
Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS
- not rated 1,712 yd University technical college Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heathfield Senior High School
Durham Road , NE9 5AS
- not rated 1,743 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Discovery School
Blandford Street , NE1 3BT
- not rated 1,951 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Kingsmeadow Community School
Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX
3out of 4 2,557 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Grace College
Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE
2out of 4 2,967 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
NCG
Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA
- not rated 1,836 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newcastle College
Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA
- not rated 1,961 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newcastle Sixth Form College
Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA
- not rated 2,078 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gateshead College
Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE
- not rated 2,162 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eslington Primary School
Hazel Road , NE8 2EP
4out of 4 425 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG
- not rated 635 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Yeshiva Lezeirim Preparatory Academy
36-38 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4EF
- not rated 871 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Gateshead Jewish Nursery School
Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB
- not rated 893 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Haskel School
53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR
- not rated 899 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.