# Shotton Children's Centre

Shotton Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Children's Centre - Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JP, in Easington & Shotton, Durham. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotton-childrens-centre-ey332903  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Children's Centre - Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JP
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01429 823156
- Run by: [Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/howletch-and-shotton-primary-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY332903

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/EY332903

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2006 (Reference EY332903). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332903)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332903)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332903)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Children's Centre - Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.764120,-1.388713

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Howletch Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Acre Rigg Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Acre Rigg Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Shotton Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Easington CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howletch-and-shotton-primary-childcare-ey362698) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Positive Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/positive-steps-nursery-ey376425) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-2906904) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-2803670) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-ltd-ey330506) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Wingate Community Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wingate-community-childcare-ltd-ey336563) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shotton Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shotton Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 7 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shotton Children's Centre take?

Shotton Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shotton Children's Centre?

Shotton Children's Centre is run by Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Shotton Children's Centre?

You can call 01429 823156.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332903)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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