Mill Hill Nursery School
Torphin Hill Drive, Doxford Park, Sunderland, SR3 2PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mill Hill Nursery School is a nursery school in Sunderland for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Children flourish at Mill Hill Nursery School. Children are excited at the start of each day. They are eager to see their friends and to make a start on their learning activities. Children new to school settle very quickly. This is because staff provide the utmost care and reassurance. They are skilful in supporting children who need a bit more help in managing their emotions. There are highly positive relationships between staff, parents, carers and children. Children receive an exceptional curriculum offer. They enthusiastically use technology in the 'digital atelier' space, creating videos and animations. Through the forest and coastal schools, children experience the awe and wonder of nature. They learn an array of social skills and help each other. The Nursery is a lovely place to learn. The learning spaces are purposeful and inviting. Children look after the high-quality resources. They delight in working with each other and adults. Children behave impeccably and become engrossed in their learning. Staff have clear expectations and make sure that all children achieve highly. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported. Staff use every opportunity to develop children's speech, language and communication by engaging them in high-quality talk.
Pupil numbers and mix
169 pupils on roll
Schools near Mill Hill Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Dixon-Jones
- Phone
- 01915220505
- Address
- Torphin Hill Drive, Doxford Park, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108752
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.