# Lowson Street Pre-School

Lowson Street Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY, in Harrowgate Hill, Darlington. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lowson-street-pre-school-508117  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01325 362388
- Website: http://www.lowsonstreet.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 508117

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 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/16/508117

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1999 (Reference 508117). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508117)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508117)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508117)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.547931,-1.548485

- Station: North Road, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bensham Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: North Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Drinkfield Marsh Nature Reserve, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Darlington there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Springfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Beaumont Hill Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Whinfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Play Hut](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-hut-301135) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-darlington-2838554) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Darlington College Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darlington-college-childcare-centre-ey338310) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-kids-little-kids-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey280315) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Secret Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-ey552521) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Pierremont Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pierremont-pre-school-301170) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lowson Street Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lowson Street Pre-School Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lowson Street Pre-School take?

Lowson Street Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lowson Street Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Lowson Street Pre-School?

You can call 01325 362388 and visit www.lowsonstreet.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508117)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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