# The Outdoor Pre-School

The Outdoor Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at On The Site Of Abbey County Infant School, Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 8JA, in Blackwell, Darlington. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-outdoor-pre-school-2544137  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: On The Site Of Abbey County Infant School, Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 8JA
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07368 548653
- Website: https://theoutdoorpreschool.co.uk/contact/
- Ofsted URN: 2544137

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 January 2022, 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/16/2544137

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2544137). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544137)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544137)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544137)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1805342)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: On The Site Of Abbey County Infant School, Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 8JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.522320,-1.577801

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Green Park, 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 Darlington there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mowden Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Polam Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mowden Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| George Dent Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Marchbank Free School |  | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Danesmoor House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danesmoor-house-day-nursery-ey442381) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ferndene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndene-nursery-508025) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Flora House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flora-house-day-nursery-ey348184) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [All Saints Blackwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-blackwell-pre-school-ey319495) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mowden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mowden-pre-school-301168) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Upperthorpe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upperthorpe-nursery-ey482638) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Outdoor Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Outdoor Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Outdoor Pre-School take?

The Outdoor Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Outdoor Pre-School?

Darlington is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Outdoor Pre-School?

You can call 07368 548653 and visit theoutdoorpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544137)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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