Ashfield Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne).
Location
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At Ashfield Nursery School, we provide a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can thrive. Since opening in 1932, we have been a cherished part of the community, welcoming generations of families who value our rich learning experiences and caring atmosphere.
Our nursery is set in a beautiful, historic home with extensive walled gardens, offering children endless opportunities to explore, play, and grow. From climbing and balancing to digging in our large sandpit and tending to raised garden beds, every corner of Ashfield encourages discovery and adventure.
We take pride in our highly qualified and passionate staff, some of whom have been with us for many years, bringing a wealth of experience and stability. Alongside them, our newer practitioners bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm, creating a dynamic and innovative learning environment.
At Ashfield, we celebrate each child's individuality, embracing their interests and tailoring our curriculum to challenge, engage, and inspire a love of learning. We value our strong home-school partnerships, working closely with families to support each child's development and well-being.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 108427
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 4
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Darren Kidger | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lianne Dixon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ailsa Rees | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Maureen McCabe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Katie Jackson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Trudy Johnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Frances Burtle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sandra Terry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Julie Foggin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Headteacher Anne Humble Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
| Headteacher Kay Mills Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
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