Borough Road Nursery School
Nursery · Local authority nursery school · Ages 2–5 · Darlington
Borough Road Nursery School is a nursery school in Darlington for ages 2–5 (local authority nursery school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 18 February 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Darlington
- Pupils on roll
- 109 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 18 February 2025
Strengths
- “This is a caring and welcoming school.”
- “Leaders and staff greet children warmly each day.”
- “This helps children settle quickly into the school’s daily routines.”
To improve
- “However, some staff need further support to ensure that they use interactions to make the most of children’s learning opportunities.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 31 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby nursery schools
Straight-line distance, in Darlington.
- Big Kids Little Kids Nursery and out of School Club 0.3 mi Good
- Darlington College Childcare Centre 0.4 mi Good
- Eastbourne Pre-School 0.5 mi Good
- George Dent Nursery School 0.6 mi School remains Outstanding
- Upperthorpe Nursery 0.7 mi Good
- Broadway Daycare 0.9 mi Good
- Flora House Day Nursery 1.0 mi Good
- Kids Planet Darlington 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade