Hylton Red House Nursery School, Sunderland
Hylton Red House Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 3 to 5 in Sunderland. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. That was 12 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hylton Red House Nursery School in detail
Hylton Red House Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Hylton Red House Nursery School is proud to be a maintained nursery provision within Sunderland. The nursery was built over forty years ago and is at the heart of the Redhouse community. Our parents consistently tell us how much they value us!"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Black (7%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (17.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Washington Road-Wear View (w-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 228 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sunderland (148), as is usual near a town centre.
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 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2013 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Hylton Red House Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 11 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 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 Sunderland is 13 (the median across 125 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 - Sunderland
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sunderland
Across Sunderland council
Places available
3,305
Applications
2,921
Got 1st preference
92.9%
Got preferred school
97.9%
All secondary applications across Sunderland council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
122
Total Pupils
60
Boys
62
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
61.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Hylton Red House Nursery School
What is Hylton Red House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hylton Red House Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hylton Red House Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Hylton Red House Nursery School is oversubscribed, Sunderland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Hylton Red House Nursery School?
Hylton Red House Nursery School has around 122 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hylton Red House Nursery School?
Apply through Sunderland's coordinated admissions process, naming Hylton Red House 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 Hylton Red House Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 11 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 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 Sunderland is 13 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hylton Red House Nursery School?
Hylton Red House Nursery School is at Rotherham Road, Red House, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5QL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)