Ofsted record

Kirklands at Startforth

High Startforth, Barnard Castle · URN 2631907

According to Ofsted's inspection on 26 April 2023, Kirklands at Startforth in High Startforth, Barnard Castle was rated Outstanding — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 26 April 2023

    3 years ago

    Ofsted's record for this setting has not changed since.

    Outstanding

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    Practice is consistently strong across the board and goes beyond what the standard requires.

On the register

Ofsted URN
2631907
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
25 March 2021
Local authority
Durham

High Startforth, Barnard Castle · DL12 9AQ. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was Kirklands at Startforth last inspected by Ofsted? +

Kirklands at Startforth in High Startforth, Barnard Castle was last inspected on 26 April 2023, 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.

What is Kirklands at Startforth's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated Kirklands at Startforth Outstanding at its inspection on 26 April 2023. Practice is consistently strong across the board and goes beyond what the standard requires.

How long has Kirklands at Startforth been registered? +

Kirklands at Startforth has been registered with Ofsted since 25 March 2021. Its unique reference number (URN) is 2631907.

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