# St Hild's Bright Beginnings

St Hild's Bright Beginnings is a sessional pre-school at St. Hilds College C Of E Primary School, Belles Ville, Durham, DH1 2HZ, in Gilesgate Moor, Durham. It is registered for 9 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-hilds-bright-beginnings-2875706  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Hilds College C Of E Primary School, Belles Ville, Durham, DH1 2HZ
- Registered places: 9
- Phone: 0191 375 4429
- Ofsted URN: 2875706

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2025 (Reference 2875706). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2875706)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2875706)
- Registered places: 9 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2875706)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Hilds College C Of E Primary School, Belles Ville, Durham, DH1 2HZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.779460,-1.544138

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meadowfield, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: LaurelsPark, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Moorfield Play Area, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Laurels Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-laurels-child-care-ey337804) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-ey347008) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Durham University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-ey257491) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-ey360601) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-ey436726) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can St Hild's Bright Beginnings take?

St Hild's Bright Beginnings is registered with Ofsted for up to 9 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Hild's Bright Beginnings?

Durham is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Hild's Bright Beginnings?

You can call 0191 375 4429.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2875706)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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