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Full-day nursery in Fishburn Park, North Yorkshire

The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas

St Hildas RC Primary School, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1PZ · Getting there

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Inspected 23 January 2026 · Full inspection. Each area has its own grade; there is no single headline grade.

  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
  • Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
  • SafeguardingStandards met
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Official records

  • Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2017Reference EY550220Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 23 January 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Registered places45 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026

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Getting there

St Hildas RC Primary School, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1PZ · More nurseries in YO21

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Stations

  • Whitby9 min walk · 0.3 miles
  • Ruswarp20 min walk · 0.8 miles

Buses

5 bus stops within 400 m, including New Bridge, Caedmon College and Meadowfields.

Parks and playgrounds

  • Airy Hill Play Park1 min walk
  • Pannett Park9 min walk
  • South Seas Garden11 min walk
  • Haydocks Place12 min walk
  • Playground1 min walk
  • Playground2 min walk

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.

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5.0on Google from 1 review, November 2026

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About The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas

The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas is a full-day nursery at St Hildas RC Primary School, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1PZ, in Fishburn Park, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 45 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

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What is The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas's Ofsted rating?

The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas was inspected on 23 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

How many children can The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas take?

The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

What is the nearest station to The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas?

Whitby is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

How do I contact The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas?

You can call 01947 604222 and visit www.thewoodenhorsenursery.com.

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