# Mains House Nursery

Mains House Nursery is a full-day nursery at West Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3HL, in Bridge End, Durham. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mains-house-nursery-ey551880  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3HL
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 0191 388 9048
- Website: http://www.mainshousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY551880

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551880

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY551880). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551880)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551880)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551880)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/302813)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.852384,-1.576166

- Station: Chester-le-Street, 0.2 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Moorfoot Play Space, 0.2 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newker Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cestria Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Red Rose Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Lumley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-star-nursery-ey441200) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Selby Cottage Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selby-cottage-childcare-centre-ey446983) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chester le Street CE Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-le-street-ce-daycare-2862476) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Castle View Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-view-private-day-nursery-314076) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-ey415762) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Village Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-montessori-nursery-school-ey441567) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mains House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mains House Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mains House Nursery take?

Mains House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mains House Nursery?

Chester-le-Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mains House Nursery?

You can call 0191 388 9048 and visit www.mainshousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551880)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mains+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ1xHu0HF8fkgRR8s2SvxO5Lc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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