Ofsted record

The Play Hut

Darlington, County Durham · URN 301135

According to Ofsted's inspection on 18 April 2024, The Play Hut 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.

  1. Inspected 18 April 2024

    2 years ago

    Good

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

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 22 February 2022 Good
  4. 27 September 2016 Good
  5. 3 October 2013 Good
  6. 4 September 2008 Good
  7. 23 June 2005 Good
  8. 4 June 2003 Requires Improvement

On the register

Ofsted URN
301135
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
10 November 1998
Local authority
Darlington

Darlington, County Durham · DL1 3BL. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was The Play Hut last inspected by Ofsted? +

The Play Hut in Darlington, County Durham was last inspected on 18 April 2024, 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 The Play Hut's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated The Play Hut Good at its inspection on 18 April 2024. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has The Play Hut been registered? +

The Play Hut has been registered with Ofsted since 10 November 1998. Its unique reference number (URN) is 301135.

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