# Fern Hollow Day Nursery

Fern Hollow Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 4 Birches Nook Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7JL, in Branch End, Northumberland. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fern-hollow-day-nursery-ey308455  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Birches Nook Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7JL
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01661 842717
- Website: http://www.fernhollownursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY308455

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 2024, 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/EY308455

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2005 (Reference EY308455). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308455)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308455)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308455)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Birches Nook Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.945904,-1.905063

- Station: Stocksfield, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Branch End Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Kate's Plain, 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 Northumberland there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomley First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mickley First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ovingham Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stocksfield Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stocksfield-explorers-2890483) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ovingham & District Under 5s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ovingham-and-district-under-5s-301809) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-meadows-2551691) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Riding Mill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riding-mill-preschool-ey560328) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [My Little Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-kingdom-2551694) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [High Hopes Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-hopes-day-nursery-ltd-2753475) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fern Hollow Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fern Hollow Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fern Hollow Day Nursery take?

Fern Hollow Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fern Hollow Day Nursery?

Stocksfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fern Hollow Day Nursery?

You can call 01661 842717 and visit www.fernhollownursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308455)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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