Darlington, County Durham · URN 508025
According to Ofsted's inspection on 20 August 2025, Ferndene Nursery in Darlington, County Durham was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.
Good
One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.
The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.
Earlier inspections
Darlington, County Durham · DL3 8PQ. Location from the Ofsted register.
On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.
Ferndene Nursery in Darlington, County Durham was last inspected on 20 August 2025, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.
Ofsted rated Ferndene Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 August 2025. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.
Ferndene Nursery has been registered with Ofsted since 1 March 1999. Its unique reference number (URN) is 508025.
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