# Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham

Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham is a full-day nursery at Clever Clogs Nursery, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT, in Bowburn, Durham. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-durham-ey425224  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clever Clogs Nursery, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 0191 377 9192
- Website: http://www.cclogs.com/
- Run by: [Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/clever-clogs-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY425224

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 March 2023, 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/EY425224

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY425224). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425224)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425224)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425224)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/303254)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clever Clogs Nursery, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.733949,-1.524507

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Doorstep Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bowburn Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Coxhoe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wings-2890534) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2663558) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hippitots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hippitots-limited-ey233891) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kelloe Phoenix Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelloe-phoenix-centre-ey369584) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Laurels Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-laurels-child-care-ey337804) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [St Hild's Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-hilds-bright-beginnings-2875706) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham Outstanding at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham take?

Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham?

Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham is run by Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham?

You can call 0191 377 9192 and visit www.cclogs.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425224)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clever+Clogs+Day+Nursery+Bowburn&query_place_id=ChIJZVZhgsqHfkgRWbgz62q1hhY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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