Hedon Nursery School

  • Nursery
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 5
Ofsted: Outstanding

Market Hill, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hedon Nursery School is a nursery school in Hull for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 157 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2013, report published 6 September 2013

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 September 2023

The Hedon Nursery School ethos of 'children first' is more than just words. Leaders at all levels have the highest of ambitions for what they want children to achieve. The expectations the school has for all children are palpable, and are truly lived through each and every interaction between staff and children. Children thrive in an environment where there is a strong sense of emotional safety. This is carefully crafted by the school to create the conditions for children to be confident and resilient learners. Leaders and staff have ensured that there are clear, consistent and highly effective routines in place to support children to develop their independence. There is a relentless focus on building strong relationships between staff and children. The happiness and achievement of children are placed at the centre of all decision- making by the school. Despite their young age, children show an awareness of the importance of kindness and of how to treat each other with care. They are comfortable and confident to look to staff for support and help when needed. Children show a strong enthusiasm for learning.

Pupil numbers and mix

73 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals0%

0%, 26.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.4%

16.4%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.4%

1.4%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hedon Nursery School

SchoolDistanceOfsted
Hornsea Nursery School12 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptional
Beverley Manor Nursery School12 milesOfsted: Outstanding
Great Coates Village Nursery School12 milesOfsted: Good
Scartho Nursery School15 milesOfsted: Good
Bridlington Nursery School24 milesOfsted: Outstanding

School details

School type
Local authority nursery school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 5
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Claire White
Address
Market Hill, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8JB
URN
131416

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.