# Castle Kindergarten

Castle Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Cheltenham House, Cheltenham Road, Sunderland, SR5 3QH, in Hylton Castle, Sunderland. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Castle Kindergarten Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-ey546318  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cheltenham House, Cheltenham Road, Sunderland, SR5 3QH
- Registered places: 47
- Run by: [Castle Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/castle-kindergarten-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY546318

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 December 2024, 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/EY546318

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY546318). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546318)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546318)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546318)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 12 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1010375)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cheltenham House, Cheltenham Road, Sunderland, SR5 3QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.922426,-1.454935

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Hylton Castle Play Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hylton Castle Play Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hylton Castle Play Park, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Castle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Bexhill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Town End Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castletown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Harry Watts Academy |  | 5–16 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunflowers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-nursery-ey277082) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hylton Red House Nursery School Birth to Three Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hylton-red-house-nursery-school-birth-to-three-provision-2802698) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey450875) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Siblings Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siblings-private-day-nursery-ey341686) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Springboard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-nursery-ey292699) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Pennywell Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennywell-early-years-centre-ey260693) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Castle Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 11 December 2024, 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 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Castle Kindergarten?

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

### What is the nearest station to Castle Kindergarten?

South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546318)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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