Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Nursery · Local authority nursery school · Ages 2–4 · North Shields, North Tyneside
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School is a nursery school in North Shields, North Tyneside for ages 2–4. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 14 June 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Percy Square, River View, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4AG
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–4
- Council
- North Tyneside
- Pupils on roll
- 114 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 14 June 2022
Strengths
- “Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School is a welcoming place to learn.”
- “Parents and carers value this school.”
- “It is a caring and safe place where staff commit to children’s learning and well-being.”
To improve
- “However, school leaders know that some staff require further training to help the youngest children to build their vocabulary.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 30 September 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby nursery schools
Straight-line distance, in North Tyneside.
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- Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
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- YMCA Day Nursery 0.7 mi Good
- Little Hubbers Day Nursery 0.7 mi Good
- Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Limited 0.9 mi Good
- Rise and Shine Early Years 1.1 mi Good