# Witton Gilbert Nursery

Witton Gilbert Nursery is a full-day nursery at Witton Gilbert County School, Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF, in Witton Gilbert, Durham. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witton-gilbert-nursery-2551563  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Witton Gilbert County School, Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 0191 371 0424
- Website: http://www.wittongilbert.durham.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2551563

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 December 2021, 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/16/2551563

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2551563). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551563)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551563)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551563)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Witton Gilbert County School, Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.806547,-1.637821

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Gilbert Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacriston Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bearpark Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Langley Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Durham Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-ey546317) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2712878) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bears-durham-ltd-ey548339) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-ey548257) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Durham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-durham-ey334642) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-durham-ltd-ey436726) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Witton Gilbert Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Witton Gilbert Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Witton Gilbert Nursery take?

Witton Gilbert Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Witton Gilbert Nursery?

You can call 0191 371 0424 and visit www.wittongilbert.durham.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551563)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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