# Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in TN23 (Stanhope, Barrow Hill)

We list 4 nurseries in TN23 postcode district that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 16 nurseries in the area. Across all 16 nurseries in TN23 postcode district (12 full-day, 4 sessional) there are 740 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn23/outstanding  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 16 (12 full-day · 4 sessional)
- Registered places: 740 (about 46 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ark-ey391487) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-chart-and-singleton-pre-school-127208) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Kingsnorth Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsnorth-little-stars-2769618) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [The John Wallis Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-john-wallis-nursery-2573689) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn23/full-day.md) (12)
- [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn23/outstanding.md) (4)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn23/sessional.md) (4)

## Neighbouring areas

- [TN24](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn24.md) (9)
- [TN25](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn25.md) (9)
- [TN26](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn26.md) (3)
- [TN30](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn30.md) (4)
- [TN27](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/tn27.md) (6)
- [CT21](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ct21.md) (8)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in TN23?

We list 4 nurseries in TN23 that match: rated outstanding.

### How many nurseries are there in TN23?

We list 16 nurseries in TN23: 12 full-day and 4 sessional, with 740 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near TN23?

Neighbouring areas include TN24, TN25, TN26 and TN30.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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