# Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited

Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited is a full-day nursery at 36-38 Derwent Street, Consett, DH8 8LY, in Blackhill, Durham. It is registered for 98 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotley-bridge-nursery-school-limited-ey491369  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 36-38 Derwent Street, Consett, DH8 8LY
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 01207 581700
- Website: https://shotleybridge-nurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491369

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491369

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY491369). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491369)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491369)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491369)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1788099)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 36-38 Derwent Street, Consett, DH8 8LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.860135,-1.847906

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackhill & Consett Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Heaps Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Genesis Way Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Fawcett Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfieldside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Consett Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Consett Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Beechdale Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-ey556308) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Smiles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-smiles-2752668) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-2659528) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [New Beginnings (Moorside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-moorside-ey356648) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Conkers Life Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-2899050) |  |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468849) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited Good at its inspection on 6 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited take?

Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited?

You can call 01207 581700 and visit shotleybridge-nurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491369)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shotley+Bridge+Nursery+School+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ4zFmxkLRfUgRfHD6k_3Q4xs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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