# Gilderdale Nursery

Gilderdale Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wanwood Hill, Alston, CA9 3BE, in Alston and Fellside, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gilderdale-nursery-2624764  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wanwood Hill, Alston, CA9 3BE
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01434 381827
- Website: https://www.gilderdalenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2624764

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 April 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/16/2624764

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2624764). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624764)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624764)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624764)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1485916)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wanwood Hill, Alston, CA9 3BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.823205,-2.458131

- Station: Alston, 0.9 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Samuel King's School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alston Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alston-pre-school-ey548573) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Allendale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allendale-pre-school-ey498781) | Good |  |  | 9.7 miles |
| [Haltwhistle Little Star](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haltwhistle-little-star-ey278887) | Good |  |  | 10 miles |
| [Henshaw Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henshaw-nursery-ey425242) | Outstanding |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-ey453802) | Outstanding |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gilderdale Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gilderdale Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gilderdale Nursery take?

Gilderdale Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gilderdale Nursery?

Alston is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Gilderdale Nursery?

You can call 01434 381827 and visit www.gilderdalenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624764)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gilderdale+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJY5v5-xCtfUgRVVzfDApsQQE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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