# Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre

Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at The Eden Centre, Victoria Lane, Coundon, DL14 8NP, in Coundon, Durham. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-ey349735  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Eden Centre, Victoria Lane, Coundon, DL14 8NP
- Registered places: 73
- Phone: 01388 663130
- Website: http://www.coundonandleeholmeearlyyears.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY349735

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 December 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/EY349735

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2007 (Reference EY349735). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349735)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349735)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349735)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1850067)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Eden Centre, Victoria Lane, Coundon, DL14 8NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.661150,-1.628119

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Victoria Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Kirk Merrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2019) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kirk Merrington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirk-merrington-pre-school-314118) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [York House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-nursery-550144) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Nellie's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellies-day-nursery-ey563109) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-2587403) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Buddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-nursery-ey541824) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey282940) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 15 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre take?

Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre?

You can call 01388 663130 and visit www.coundonandleeholmeearlyyears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349735)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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