# Clever Clogs Day Nursery

Clever Clogs Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, DURHAM, DH1 1GG, in Gilesgate Moor, Durham. It is registered for 122 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-ey347008  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, DURHAM, DH1 1GG
- Registered places: 122
- Phone: 0191 384 3610
- Website: http://www.cleverclogsnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/clever-clogs-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY347008

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 June 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/EY347008

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2007 (Reference EY347008). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347008)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347008)
- Registered places: 122 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347008)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/632865)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, DURHAM, DH1 1GG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.788387,-1.542483

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meadowfield, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Moorfield Play Area, 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 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Finchale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Hild's Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-hilds-bright-beginnings-2875706) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Laurels Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-laurels-child-care-ey337804) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Durham University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-ey257491) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Adventure Valley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventure-valley-day-nursery-2548520) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-ey548257) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Clever Clogs Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 11 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Clever Clogs Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 122 children at any one time.

### Who runs Clever Clogs Day Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Clever Clogs Day Nursery?

Durham is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0191 384 3610 and visit www.cleverclogsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347008)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clever+Clogs+Day+Nursery+Belmont&query_place_id=ChIJdVJXkm99fkgRmov9kbTf6pU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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