# Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre

Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at Green Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG, in Barnard Castle, Durham. It is registered for 95 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-and-childcare-centre-ey252401  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Green Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 01833 638581
- Website: https://www.greenlanenurserybarnardcastle.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY252401

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252401

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY252401). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252401)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252401)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252401)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Green Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.546009,-1.909237

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Bowes Museum, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Barnard Castle School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-meadows-nursery-2721980) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kirklands at Startforth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirklands-at-startforth-2631907) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Holmedale Pre-school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmedale-pre-school-limited-2604200) | Good |  |  | 7.5 miles |
| [Flowerpots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flowerpots-ey409964) | Good |  |  | 7.9 miles |
| [Dawn Till Dusk Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-till-dusk-childcare-ey274336) | Good |  |  | 8.5 miles |
| [Explorers Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-care-limited-2595516) | Outstanding |  |  | 9.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre take?

Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre?

You can call 01833 638581 and visit www.greenlanenurserybarnardcastle.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252401)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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