Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School, North Shields
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at getting to know each child as an individual and using their interests to teach important skills and knowledge. Staff are well supported and trained, creating a team that feels valued and proud. Children leave ready for school having made strong progress, with most demonstrating skills expected for their age.
Key Strengths
- Children make at least typical progress, with most making rapid progress from their starting points
- Curriculum planning is based on children's interests, creating strong relationships and highly engaged learners
- Leadership team holds staff accountable while providing high levels of support and extensive training opportunities
- Effective assessment procedures accurately identify children's starting points and next steps in learning
- Strong support for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Missed opportunities in outdoor provision to deepen children's learning in understanding the world and expressive art and design
- Attendance rates are below school targets, particularly in the two-year-old provision
- Two-year-old facility is not yet fully utilised and attendance needs improvement to meet high expectations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. Leaders ensure safeguarding arrangements are at the forefront of thinking, with detailed records, routine training for all staff, and designated governors making regular security checks.
Extracurricular Activities
Wrap-around care 8am-6pm, holiday care
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained high quality education since the last inspection, with strong progress for children and a culture of continuous learning.
At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - North Shields
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Admissions Demand - North Tyneside
Places available
1,697
Applications
1,716
Got 1st preference
85.8%
Got preferred school
94.9%
Secondary admissions across North Tyneside (2025/26)
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