# York House Nursery

York House Nursery is a full-day nursery at 40 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NX, in Bishop Auckland, Durham. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-nursery-550144  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 40 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NX
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01388 608335
- Website: http://www.yorkhousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 550144

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 August 2025, 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/16/550144

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 550144). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/550144)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/550144)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/550144)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/302639)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 40 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.665949,-1.674990

- Station: Bishop Auckland, 0.6 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Auckland Park, 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.

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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Evergreen Primary School |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Cockton Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Cockton Hill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Andrew's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2019) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buddies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-nursery-ey541824) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Yellow Wellies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-wellies-2587403) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Baby Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-acorns-2880593) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-ey349735) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Nellie's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellies-day-nursery-ey563109) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Shildon Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shildon-early-years-ey319462) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is York House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated York House Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can York House Nursery take?

York House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to York House Nursery?

Bishop Auckland is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact York House Nursery?

You can call 01388 608335 and visit www.yorkhousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/550144)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=York+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJleyE5jiCfkgR2KDSkMv9dWg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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