# Allendale Pre-School

Allendale Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Happy Days, Shilburn Road, Hexham, NE47 9PT, in Allendale Town, Northumberland. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allendale-pre-school-ey498781  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Happy Days, Shilburn Road, Hexham, NE47 9PT
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01434 683042
- Website: https://allendalepreschool.wordpress.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY498781

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498781

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY498781). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498781)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498781)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498781)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Happy Days, Shilburn Road, Hexham, NE47 9PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.897890,-2.251705

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Northumberland there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Badgers Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-child-care-2830561) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Henshaw Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henshaw-nursery-ey425242) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.0 miles |
| [St Mary's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-301777) | Good |  |  | 7.6 miles |
| [Hexham Community Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hexham-community-centre-playgroup-2848435) |  |  |  | 7.8 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Hexham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-hexham-ey337358) | Good |  |  | 7.9 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-2545675) | Good |  |  | 8.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Allendale Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Allendale Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Allendale Pre-School take?

Allendale Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Allendale Pre-School?

You can call 01434 683042 and visit allendalepreschool.wordpress.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498781)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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