# Shining Stars Nursery

Shining Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Venue, Parkhill, Coxhoe, DH6 4JH, in Bowburn, Durham. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, 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/shining-stars-nursery-2663558  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Venue, Parkhill, Coxhoe, DH6 4JH
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 0191 377 8451
- Ofsted URN: 2663558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 June 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/16/2663558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2663558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663558)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663558)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Venue, Parkhill, Coxhoe, DH6 4JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.725214,-1.515511

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Coxhoe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| West Cornforth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Cassop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Kelloe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hippitots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hippitots-limited-ey233891) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-durham-ey425224) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Wings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wings-2890534) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kelloe Phoenix Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelloe-phoenix-centre-ey369584) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Tudhoe Moor Nursery Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudhoe-moor-nursery-pre-school-2876095) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Jack in the Box Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-day-care-ey270579) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shining Stars Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shining Stars Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shining Stars Nursery take?

Shining Stars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Shining Stars Nursery?

You can call 0191 377 8451.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shining+Stars+Nursery+Parkhill&query_place_id=ChIJOxPR0aCHfkgRgq-40AYzLf8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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