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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 6. · 7. The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas # The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 Google review) · St Hildas Rc Primary School, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1PZ · North Yorkshire Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas is a welcoming childcare setting in Whitby, registered with Ofsted since August 2017. It caters to children aged 0-4 years and operates Monday to Friday from 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. The day nursery prides itself on an inclusive culture, where every child's individuality is celebrated and nurtured. Leaders have effective processes to identify and support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) early, providing tailored assistance. The day nursery has even created a dedicated SEND room, in collaboration with external professionals, to offer targeted spaces and resources for communication, regulation, and learning. Children benefit from daily outdoor play, fostering confidence and coordination, and even interact with the nursery's rabbits, learning about responsibility and empathy. Regular outings, including visits to the seafront pier to see lobsters and the local nursing home, enrich children's learning and community understanding. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning journey, praising the quality of support provided by the dedicated staff. Our ethos At The Wooden Horse, everything we do is built around our Ethos: Nurture · Thrive · Explore. We provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where every child is nurtured as an individual. By focusing on each child’s emotional and physical wellbeing, we ensure they feel secure, valued, and ready to flourish. What it's like Children develop a positive attitude to their learning and generally make progress from their starting points. However, practice is not yet consistently embedded for all children across the setting. Children with SEND benefit from carefully planned tailored support and high-quality interactions that respond to their individual needs. Children feel safe, secure and well cared for in the setting, forming positive relationships with staff and peers. Inclusive environment Tailored SEND support Outdoor play Community engagement Positive relationships ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 07:45 AM - 6:00 PM Age range 0-5 years Registered with Ofsted 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 10129573 Lead inspector Jennifer Cowton [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298968)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550220) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.thewoodenhorsenursery.com/) St Hildas Rc Primary School, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1PZ Opening hours Monday - Friday, 07:45 AM - 6:00 PM ## Explore day nurseries near Whitby - [Day nurseries in Whitby](/search?q=Whitby) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-wooden-horse-at-st-hildas-yo21-1pz-ey550220) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Needs attention Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas Last inspected 23 January 2026 · Jennifer Cowton Actions the provider must take - provide effective supervision, training and support to staff to help them identify areas for improvement and raise the quality of the curriculum and teaching to the highest level. - develop existing systems to ensure that all staff are precisely aware of children's individual next steps to ensure that all children achieve well from their individual starting points. What it's like to attend Children develop a positive attitude to their learning and generally make progress from their starting points. However, practice is not yet consistently embedded for all children across the setting. Children with SEND benefit from carefully planned tailored support and high-quality interactions that respond to their individual needs. Children feel safe, secure and well cared for in the setting, forming positive relationships with staff and peers. Inspector highlights - Leaders promote a culture of inclusion in which every child's individuality is recognised, valued and nurtured. - Staff skilfully use a graduated approach to assess, plan, do and review support for children with additional needs. - Leaders have established a positive environment with clear expectations for behaviour. - Children feel safe, secure and well cared for in the setting, forming positive relationships with staff and peers. - Children grow in confidence and independence as they manage self-care tasks. - Children enjoy regular outings, including visits to the seafront pier to see the lobsters, the local nursing home and the park. Areas to develop - 1 Provide effective supervision, training and support to staff to help them identify areas for improvement and raise the quality of the curriculum and teaching to the highest level. - 2 Develop existing systems to ensure that all staff are precisely aware of children's individual next steps to ensure that all children achieve well from their individual starting points. Inspection #10129573 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298968) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have effective processes to identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) at an early stage, ensuring that children receive timely and well-planned support. Staff skilfully use a graduated approach to assess, plan, do and review support for children with additional needs, and the setting has developed a dedicated SEND room to provide targeted spaces and resources. This coordinated approach strengthens inclusion and ensures vulnerable children are supported to participate fully and make meaningful progress. Outdoor space Children access daily outdoor play for fresh air and exercise, where they run, climb and balance, developing confidence and coordination. The setting keeps rabbits, and children help to care for them, which supports responsibility and empathy. EAL / language support Not mentioned in the report. ## Google Reviews of The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas 5.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV5rEZzbbYD1AQN6CmaOLX9n_RDx2Q4-1-_4DcdYDGLxDB_YEFnZg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Carolyn Mcloughlin 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnbE0zbmtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f179f7c3042d7:0xba3c525c7a517d4b) Reviews from Google for The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13419691546799865163&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2019 - January 2026 Expected standard - February 2020 Outstanding - November 2019 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas ### What is The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas working on improving? ### What outdoor space does The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas have? ### How did The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### From what age does The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas accept children? ### How many children are on roll at The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas? ## About the setting The Wooden Horse At St. Hildas registered with Ofsted on 21/08/2017. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises type of setting. The registered person is The Wooden Horse Nursery Ltd. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 07:45 - 18:00. 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