Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Rosemary Lane, Easington Village, Peterlee, SR8 3BQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rosemary Lane Nursery School is a nursery school in Peterlee for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2013, report published 25 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 February 2022
Rosemary Lane Nursery School is a delightful place for children to come to learn. Parents and carers have wonderful things to say about this school. It is an exciting, caring and safe place where everyone is dedicated to children's learning and well-being. All staff are focused on helping every child to achieve highly, whatever their starting point. Children cannot wait to come into the nursery. There are exciting experiences to explore, such as making an outdoor den from sheets over tree trunks. Children know where to find the books, toys and equipment they want to use. Every minute of the day includes opportunities that help them develop, think and try new things. Every activity teachers set up for children has a reason for being there. The school's promise of 'listening, sharing and pride' is seen in how children trust and care for the adults. Children are safe and happy. They behave very well and know that they should treat each other well. If children are unkind, adults help them to see how they can make things right. Skilled teachers support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities so they can take a full part in learning and can achieve as highly as others. Parents praise how much staff keep in touch with them and involve them in everything they do for their children.
Pupil numbers and mix
95 pupils on roll
Schools near Rosemary Lane Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Wingate Community Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jill Jones
- Phone
- 01915271168
- Address
- Rosemary Lane, Easington Village, Peterlee, SR8 3BQ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 113989
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.