# Eastbourne Pre-School

Eastbourne Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Eastbourne Sports Complex, Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LJ, in Eastbourne, Darlington. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastbourne-pre-school-ey474700  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Eastbourne Sports Complex, Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LJ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01325 245828
- Website: https://eastbournepre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY474700

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, 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/EY474700

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2014 (Reference EY474700). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474700)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474700)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474700)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1904119)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Eastbourne Sports Complex, Bourne Avenue, Darlington, DL1 1LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.526173,-1.533678

- Station: Darlington, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eastbourne Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Darlington there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Rydal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Firthmoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Red Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Broadway Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadway-daycare-ey441708) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Darlington College Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darlington-college-childcare-centre-ey338310) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-kids-little-kids-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey280315) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Maidendale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maidendale-nursery-ey358816) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Lingfields Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lingfields-limited-ey491829) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Secret Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-ey552521) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Eastbourne Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Eastbourne Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Eastbourne Pre-School take?

Eastbourne Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Eastbourne Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Eastbourne Pre-School?

You can call 01325 245828 and visit eastbournepre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474700)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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