Clervaux Nursery School, Jarrow
Clervaux Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Jarrow. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Clervaux Nursery School in detail
Clervaux Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "At Clervaux we strive to provide a stable, happy and stimulating environment which will facilitate a smooth transition from home to school for both parents and children."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 3 pupils (3.5%) received SEN support and 10 (11.8%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Clervaux Nursery School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and physical disability: 9 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Jarrow (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Monkton Terrace-Prince Consort Road (n-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Clervaux Nursery School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, welcoming nursery where children love to learn and parents see their children flourish. The school excels at developing communication skills and nurturing each child's independence through engaging activities both indoors and outdoors. Children with additional needs receive exceptional support and make outstanding progress alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional promotion of communication and language skills with daily vocabulary teaching and story-based learning
- Outstanding support for children with SEND who achieve exceptionally well through specialist support and daily adjustments
- Strong personal, social and emotional development with clear routines, nurturing culture, and focus on independence
- Impressive outdoor learning including forest school area with nature exploration and wildlife activities
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum with precision planning across all areas of learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of responsibility, well-trained staff who report concerns promptly, and rapid responses from leaders to any issues.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school, outdoor learning, visits to farms and parks and beaches, fire safety talks, cultural events and festivals (Christmas, Eid), breakfast club, after-school club
Clervaux Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children flourish in a welcoming and vibrant environment. Leaders have created a place where every child, including those with special educational needs, achieves exceptionally well.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Speech and language, Autism, SEMH +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Latest from Clervaux Nursery School
Screen Time for under 5’s
7 Sep 2026
Summer Holiday Support
16 Jul 2026
What’s on over Summer
29 Jun 2026
Togetherness Team
2 Jun 2026
Online Safety
22 May 2026
SEN Daisy Room
1 May 2026
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Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 8 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Jarrow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Jarrow
Across South Tyneside council
Places available
1,804
Applications
1,548
Got 1st preference
89.2%
Got preferred school
96.9%
All secondary applications across South Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Clervaux Nursery School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and physical disability: 9 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
85
Total Pupils
48
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
12.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,874
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Clervaux Nursery School
What is Clervaux Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Clervaux Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Clervaux Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Clervaux Nursery School is oversubscribed, South Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Clervaux Nursery School?
Clervaux Nursery School has around 85 pupils on roll.
Does Clervaux Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Clervaux Nursery School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and physical disability: 9 places, 6 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Clervaux Nursery School?
Apply through South Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Clervaux Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Clervaux Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 8 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clervaux Nursery School?
Clervaux Nursery School is at Clervaux Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5UP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)