# Castle Kindergarten

Castle Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Albany Teaching And Learning Centre, Albany Village Primary School, Washington, NE37 1UA, in Albany, Sunderland. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Castle Kindergarten Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-ey546316  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Albany Teaching And Learning Centre, Albany Village Primary School, Washington, NE37 1UA
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 0191 418 7122
- Website: http://www.castlekindergarten.org/
- Run by: [Castle Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/castle-kindergarten-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY546316

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546316

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2017 (Reference EY546316). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546316)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546316)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546316)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1007237)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Albany Teaching And Learning Centre, Albany Village Primary School, Washington, NE37 1UA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.908605,-1.532912

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Albany Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| George Washington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wessington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Blackfell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Treasures Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-318614) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cheeky Chimps Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chimps-childcare-2813445) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [New World Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-world-nursery-ey550711) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Washington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/washington-day-nursery-ey444161) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buttons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-nursery-ey468025) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-318602) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 18 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Kindergarten take?

Castle Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs Castle Kindergarten?

Castle Kindergarten is run by Castle Kindergarten Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Castle Kindergarten?

You can call 0191 418 7122 and visit www.castlekindergarten.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546316)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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