# Buddies Nursery

Buddies Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Newton Cap Bank, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PX, in Town Head, Durham. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-nursery-ey541824  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Newton Cap Bank, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PX
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01388 607670
- Ofsted URN: EY541824

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541824

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY541824). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541824)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541824)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541824)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/302587)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Newton Cap Bank, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.665214,-1.682453

- Station: Bishop Auckland, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Auckland Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Evergreen Primary School |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cockton Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Cockton Hill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2019) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [York House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-nursery-550144) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-2587403) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Baby Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-acorns-2880593) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-ey349735) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Nellie's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellies-day-nursery-ey563109) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Daybreak Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daybreak-nursery-314085) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buddies Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buddies Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buddies Nursery take?

Buddies Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Buddies Nursery?

Bishop Auckland is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buddies Nursery?

You can call 01388 607670.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541824)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buddies+Nursery+LTD&query_place_id=ChIJy73Bkz-CfkgRiaMXiGexj8k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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