# Red Kite Children's Day Nursery

Red Kite Children's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Thistle Hill, Knaresborough, HG5 8LS, in Calcutt, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-kite-childrens-day-nursery-ey383668  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thistle Hill, Knaresborough, HG5 8LS
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01423 867345
- Website: http://www.redkitenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY383668

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 May 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/EY383668

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY383668). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383668)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383668)
- 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/EY383668)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1869901)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thistle Hill, Knaresborough, HG5 8LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.993143,-1.465392

- Playground: Aspin lane playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspin Park Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Springwater Academy |  | 2–19 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| The Forest School |  | 2–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Starbeck Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Meadowside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aspin Park Early Years Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspin-park-early-years-group-ey500769) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Nippers Nursery (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-nursery-yorkshire-ltd-ey399439) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-preschool-ey373689) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Knaresborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-knaresborough-2683676) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Manor Early Years Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-early-years-pre-school-ey470817) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Acorns In Harrogate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-in-harrogate-ey546961) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Red Kite Children's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Red Kite Children's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Red Kite Children's Day Nursery take?

Red Kite Children's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Red Kite Children's Day Nursery?

Knaresborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Red Kite Children's Day Nursery?

You can call 01423 867345 and visit www.redkitenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383668)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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