# Durham University Day Nursery

Durham University Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Haworth Building, Pelaw Leases Lane, Durham, DH1 1TA, in The Sands, Durham. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-ey257491  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Haworth Building, Pelaw Leases Lane, Durham, DH1 1TA
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 0191 334 8153
- Website: https://www.dur.ac.uk/university.nursery/aboutus/
- Ofsted URN: EY257491

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 December 2022, 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/EY257491

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY257491). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257491)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257491)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257491)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/303226)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Haworth Building, Pelaw Leases Lane, Durham, DH1 1TA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.778135,-1.564861

- Station: Durham, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cross Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Territorial Lane Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gilesgate Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: The Chains Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Wakenshaw Road Play Area, 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Laurels Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-laurels-child-care-ey337804) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-ey436726) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Hild's Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-hilds-bright-beginnings-2875706) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-ey347008) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Durham University Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Durham University Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 1 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Durham University Day Nursery take?

Durham University Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Durham University Day Nursery?

Durham is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Durham University Day Nursery?

You can call 0191 334 8153 and visit www.dur.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257491)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Durham+University+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJW5i_SoZ9fkgRpqLxeEeHlbw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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