# Ashfield Nursery & ELC

Ashfield Nursery & ELC is a full-day nursery at 259 Stanhope Road, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4RT, in Cauldwell, South Tyneside. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Ashfield Nursery And Early Learning Centre Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey217674  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 259 Stanhope Road, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4RT
- Registered places: 72
- Run by: [Ashfield Nursery And Early Learning Centre Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashfield-nursery-and-early-learning-centre-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY217674

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2022, 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/EY217674

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference EY217674). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217674)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217674)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217674)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1678120)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 259 Stanhope Road, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.979195,-1.431886

- Station: Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.4 miles
- Station: Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In South Tyneside there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Stanhope Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mortimer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Laygate Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanley's at All Saints](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-all-saints-ey272351) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [West Park Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-park-kindergarten-ey305369) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stanleys at Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-riverside-ey332276) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey242765) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Westoe Village Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westoe-village-kindergarten-ey392863) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Bungalow Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bungalow-pre-school-ey464742) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashfield Nursery & ELC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashfield Nursery & ELC Good at its inspection on 12 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashfield Nursery & ELC take?

Ashfield Nursery & ELC is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashfield Nursery & ELC?

Ashfield Nursery & ELC is run by Ashfield Nursery And Early Learning Centre Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ashfield Nursery & ELC?

Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217674)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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