# St Oswald's Pre-School

St Oswald's Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St. Oswalds Park, Wren Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4BG, in Woodham, Durham. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-oswalds-pre-school-314174  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Oswalds Park, Wren Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4BG
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 07974 704213
- Ofsted URN: 314174

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314174

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 314174). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314174)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314174)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314174)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/304967)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Oswalds Park, Wren Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.625035,-1.556567

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Oswald's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vane Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School |  | 3–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sugar Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Walworth School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aycliffe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-day-nursery-ey452589) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [House of Eden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-of-eden-ey427246) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2787226) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [House of Eden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-of-eden-ey410991) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Haystacks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haystacks-nursery-2624079) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Cubs Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-days-nursery-ey402820) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Oswald's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Oswald's Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 20 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Oswald's Pre-School take?

St Oswald's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Oswald's Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact St Oswald's Pre-School?

You can call 07974 704213.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314174)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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