# Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning is a full-day nursery at Mowden Park Arena, Neasham Road, Hurworth Moor, Darlington, DL2 1DL, in Firth Moor, Darlington. It is registered for 57 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipity-nursery-and-outdoor-learning-2496935 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Mowden Park Arena, Neasham Road, Hurworth Moor, Darlington, DL2 1DL - Registered places: 57 - Phone: 01325 787800 - Website: http://www.serendipitylearning.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2496935 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 18 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496935 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference 2496935). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496935) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496935) - Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496935) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1084648) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Mowden Park Arena, Neasham Road, Hurworth Moor, Darlington, DL2 1DL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.508071,-1.534960 - Station: Darlington, 1.0 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Firthmoor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | The Rydal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Skerne Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Polam Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) | | 1.3 miles | | Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles | | Borough Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Maidendale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maidendale-nursery-ey358816) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Parkside Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-childcare-ey330167) | Outstanding | | | 0.8 miles | | [Eastbourne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastbourne-pre-school-ey474700) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Broadway Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadway-daycare-ey441708) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-ey438010) | Outstanding | | | 1.4 miles | | [Darlington College Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darlington-college-childcare-centre-ey338310) | Good | | | 1.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning's Ofsted rating? Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning was inspected on 18 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning take? Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning? Darlington is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning? You can call 01325 787800 and visit www.serendipitylearning.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496935) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Serendipity+Nursery+and+Outdoor+Learning&query_place_id=ChIJRQzh1vaZfkgRha8aJsW5Npo) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.