a warm welcome
At the heart of Wingate's ethos is a respect for children and their childhood.
Wingate Community Nursery School is a Durham County Council Maintained Nursery School, offering 15 hour and 30 hour places, depending on eligibility, to children from 2 - 4 years. We operate across 3 school sites, two of which are permanently outdoors, giving young children the very best start in life, through endless possibilities.
Our creative, skilful educators are knowledgeable about how children learn and excited about sharing the journey of discovery together with each child and her family through a passionate commitment to the Nursery and its values.
Ofsted have judged our school as OUTSTANDING for almost 30 years; 1996, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2022. Our latest Ofsted Inspection rated us as EXCEPTIONAL across the board in June 2026.
Here's what Ofsted said about us, in our most recent Inspection
"Leaders' and staff's ambition for all children is without limit. Children are encouraged to 'think big' here. They are supported to see what they can do and be successful doing it. They make exceptional progress through the opportunities they are given to develop learning, confidence and independence."
June 2026