# 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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wooden-horse-at-st-hildas-ey550220  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Hildas RC Primary School, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1PZ
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01947 604222
- Website: http://www.thewoodenhorsenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY550220

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550220

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550220). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550220)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550220)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550220)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Hildas RC Primary School, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.479767,-0.617081

- Station: Whitby, 0.3 miles
- Station: Ruswarp, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Airy Hill Play Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pannett Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: South Seas Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Haydocks Place, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airy Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Stakesby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Cliff Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| East Whitby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whitby School | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rainbows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-2752132) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Roseville Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roseville-childcare-2655596) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Fylingdales Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fylingdales-pre-school-playgroup-400307) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Little Teapots Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teapots-nursery-ltd-2846068) |  |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Egton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/egton-playgroup-400306) | Good |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Glaisdale Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glaisdale-playgroup-ey498125) | Good |  |  | 9.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550220)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Wooden+Horse+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ10IwfJ8Xf0gRS31RelxSPLo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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