# Shildon Early Years

Shildon Early Years is a full-day nursery at Children's Centre, Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HN, in New Shildon, Durham. It is registered for 28 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Durham County Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shildon-early-years-ey319462  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Children's Centre, Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HN
- Registered places: 28
- Run by: [Durham County Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/durham-county-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY319462

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 November 2025. 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 | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319462

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2006 (Reference EY319462). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319462)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319462)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319462)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1266145)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Children's Centre, Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.627019,-1.649387

- Station: Shildon, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Andrew's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2019) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Aclet Close Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Byerley Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/byerley-road-preschool-ey285004) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nellie's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellies-day-nursery-ey563109) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Baby Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-acorns-2880593) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-2587403) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-ey349735) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [House of Eden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-of-eden-ey410991) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shildon Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Shildon Early Years was inspected on 13 November 2025 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 Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Shildon Early Years take?

Shildon Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shildon Early Years?

Shildon Early Years is run by Durham County Council, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Shildon Early Years?

Shildon is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319462)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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