# Haystacks Nursery

Haystacks Nursery is a full-day nursery at Durham Way North, Aycliffe Business Park, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 6HP, in Aycliffe Village, Durham. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haystacks-nursery-2624079  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Durham Way North, Aycliffe Business Park, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 6HP
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01325 315108
- Ofsted URN: 2624079

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, 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/16/2624079

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2624079). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624079)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624079)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624079)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1054784)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Durham Way North, Aycliffe Business Park, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 6HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.604697,-1.566324

- Station: Heighington, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Aycliffe Village Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sugar Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Vane Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School |  | 3–19 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2787226) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Cubs Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-days-nursery-ey402820) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [House of Eden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-of-eden-ey410991) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St Oswald's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-oswalds-pre-school-314174) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Aycliffe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-day-nursery-ey452589) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [House of Eden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-of-eden-ey427246) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Haystacks Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Haystacks Nursery take?

Haystacks Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

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

Heighington is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Haystacks Nursery?

You can call 01325 315108.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624079)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Haystacks+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVVVVMsmEfkgRyI1vKBu9sMQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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