# Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd

Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RT, in Wheatley Hill, Durham. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-ltd-ey330506  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RT
- Registered places: 26
- Run by: [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY330506

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330506

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY330506). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330506)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330506)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330506)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/302122)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.741488,-1.422821

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thornley Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Deaf Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Wingate Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Ludworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-2906904) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wingate Community Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wingate-community-childcare-ltd-ey336563) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Shotton Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotton-childrens-centre-ey332903) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Wingate Childcare in Nature](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wingate-childcare-in-nature-2864762) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Kelloe Phoenix Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelloe-phoenix-centre-ey369584) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-2803670) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd take?

Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd?

Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd is run by Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330506)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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