# Yellow Wellies

Yellow Wellies is a full-day nursery at 9 Kensington, Cockton Hill Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 6HX, in South Church, Durham. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Daypark Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-2587403  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 Kensington, Cockton Hill Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 6HX
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01388 445664
- Website: http://www.yellowwellies.co.uk/
- Run by: [Daypark Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/daypark-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2587403

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 March 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 27 March 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 7 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587403

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2587403). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587403)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587403)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587403)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1245077)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 9 Kensington, Cockton Hill Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 6HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.652423,-1.677871

- Station: Bishop Auckland, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockton Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Cockton Hill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Evergreen Primary School |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Andrew's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2019) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aclet Close Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Baby Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-acorns-2880593) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Buddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-nursery-ey541824) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [York House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-nursery-550144) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Nellie's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellies-day-nursery-ey563109) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-ey349735) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Shildon Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shildon-early-years-ey319462) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Yellow Wellies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Yellow Wellies Good at its inspection on 27 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Yellow Wellies take?

Yellow Wellies is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Yellow Wellies?

Yellow Wellies is run by Daypark Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Yellow Wellies?

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

### How do I contact Yellow Wellies?

You can call 01388 445664 and visit www.yellowwellies.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587403)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Yellow+Wellies+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ2dZDtWaCfkgRzKpi8JxvjNE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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