Best 3 Nursery schools in Darlington – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: George Dent Nursery School (Nursery) in Darlington; Borough Road Nursery School (Nursery) in Darlington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares George Dent Nursery School and Borough Road Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Darlington, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (George Dent Nursery School), published Mar 2015. The lowest is 2 (Borough Road Nursery School), published Mar 2020. The most recent inspection on record is for Borough Road Nursery School (Mar 2020). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Darlington local authority.

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Attribute	George Dent Nursery School DL3 7PY	Borough Road Nursery School DL1 1SG
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Darlington County Durham DL3 7PY	Darlington County Durham DL1 1SG
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Mar 2015	2 9 Mar 2020
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Darlington (841)	Darlington (841)
Website	www.darlingtonnurseryschools.org.uk	www.darlingtonnurseryschools.org.uk
Telephone	01325380802	01325380785
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

George Dent Nursery School

DL3 7PY

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7PY
Ofsted: 1 11 Mar 2015
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Darlington (841)
Website: www.darlingtonnurseryschools.org.uk
Telephone: 01325380802

Borough Road Nursery School

DL1 1SG

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Darlington
County Durham
DL1 1SG
Ofsted: 2 9 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Darlington (841)
Website: www.darlingtonnurseryschools.org.uk
Telephone: 01325380785

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.