# Seaham Kindergarten

Seaham Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Convent Of Mercy, 1 Antrim Gardens, Seaham, SR7 7BN, in Seaham, Durham. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seaham-kindergarten-2699352  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Convent Of Mercy, 1 Antrim Gardens, Seaham, SR7 7BN
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 0191 581 5487
- Website: https://www.seahamkindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2699352

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 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/16/2699352

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2699352). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699352)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699352)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699352)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1545643)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Convent Of Mercy, 1 Antrim Gardens, Seaham, SR7 7BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.839725,-1.342650

- Station: Seaham, 0.2 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Deneside Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Malvern Field, 0.5 miles
- Park: Parkside Neighbourhood Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ropery Walk Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Seaview Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| New Seaham Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Waves Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-waves-day-nursery-ey536886) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Seaham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-seaham-2886188) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Harbour View Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harbour-view-kindergarten-2808232) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Playology Beach School & Learning Studio](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playology-beach-school-and-learning-studio-2590461) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tots 'R' Us Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-r-us-nursery-ey489173) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-ryhope-village-ey302467) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Seaham Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Seaham Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Seaham Kindergarten take?

Seaham Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Seaham Kindergarten?

Seaham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Seaham Kindergarten?

You can call 0191 581 5487 and visit www.seahamkindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699352)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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