# Mowden Pre-School

Mowden Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at c/o Mowden Infant School, Bushel Hill Drive, Darlington, DL3 9QG, in Mowden, Darlington. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mowden-pre-school-301168  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: c/o Mowden Infant School, Bushel Hill Drive, Darlington, DL3 9QG
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07812 429563
- Website: http://www.mowdenpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 301168

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, 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/16/301168

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1999 (Reference 301168). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301168)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301168)
- 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/16/301168)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 December 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/233036)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Mowden Infant School, Bushel Hill Drive, Darlington, DL3 9QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.529193,-1.588321

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bushell Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cockerton Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowden Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Mowden Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Marchbank Free School |  | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Abbey Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Danesmoor House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesmoor-house-day-nursery-ey442381) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Darlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-darlington-301131) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-outdoor-pre-school-2544137) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pierremont Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pierremont-pre-school-301170) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ferndene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndene-nursery-508025) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Upperthorpe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upperthorpe-nursery-ey482638) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mowden Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mowden Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mowden Pre-School take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Mowden Pre-School?

North Road is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mowden Pre-School?

You can call 07812 429563 and visit www.mowdenpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301168)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mowden+Preschool+Group&query_place_id=ChIJJ4dkcvSbfkgRb7Kdk41QB2c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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