# Castle Kindergarten

Castle Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Fyndoune Community College, Findon Hill, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LU, in Sacriston, Durham. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Castle Kindergarten Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-ey546317  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fyndoune Community College, Findon Hill, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LU
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 0191 371 2895
- Website: https://www.castlekindergarten.org/
- Run by: [Castle Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/castle-kindergarten-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY546317

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 2022, 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/EY546317

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY546317). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546317)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546317)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546317)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1011739)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fyndoune Community College, Findon Hill, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.814185,-1.623232

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacriston Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Nettlesworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Edmondsley Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2019) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2712878) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Witton Gilbert Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witton-gilbert-nursery-2551563) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-ey548257) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bears-durham-ltd-ey548339) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Castle Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 3 October 2022, 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 48 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 371 2895 and visit www.castlekindergarten.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546317)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Castle+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJA5rOv3x-fkgRmreTlc_hrMs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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