# Kirk Merrington Pre-School

Kirk Merrington Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Kirk Merrington Pre School, Blue House Estate, Kirk Merrington, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 7JD, in Kirk Merrington, Durham. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirk-merrington-pre-school-314118  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kirk Merrington Pre School, Blue House Estate, Kirk Merrington, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 7JD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01388 811842
- Ofsted URN: 314118

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 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/16/314118

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 314118). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314118)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314118)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314118)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1024996)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kirk Merrington Pre School, Blue House Estate, Kirk Merrington, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 7JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.673727,-1.595688

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Merrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Middlestone Moor Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Victoria Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Chilton Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| North Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey282940) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-ey349735) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Dean Bank Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-bank-early-years-ey281593) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Pixley Dell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixley-dell-nursery-508263) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Chilton Happytimes Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chilton-happytimes-daycare-ey391259) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Tudhoe Moor Nursery Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudhoe-moor-nursery-pre-school-2876095) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kirk Merrington Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kirk Merrington Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kirk Merrington Pre-School take?

Kirk Merrington Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Kirk Merrington Pre-School?

You can call 01388 811842.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314118)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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