# Ashington Minors

Ashington Minors is a full-day nursery at Back Sycamore Street, ASHINGTON, NE63 0AH, in Ashington, Northumberland. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashington-minors-ey346062  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Back Sycamore Street, ASHINGTON, NE63 0AH
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01670 858887
- Ofsted URN: EY346062

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 2021, 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/EY346062

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2007 (Reference EY346062). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346062)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346062)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346062)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 December 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/285733)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Back Sycamore Street, ASHINGTON, NE63 0AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.179834,-1.564773

- Station: Ashington, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hirst Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| NCEA Castle School |  | 2–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bothal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [My Little Kingdom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-kingdom-day-nursery-2812916) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tamsin's Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tamsins-little-acorns-2863637) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dinotots Ashington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-ashington-2834724) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chill Out @ Hirst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-hirst-2884831) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nest @NCEA Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ncea-trust-2654062) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Wansbeck](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-wansbeck-ey283628) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashington Minors's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashington Minors Good at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashington Minors take?

Ashington Minors is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ashington Minors?

Ashington is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashington Minors?

You can call 01670 858887.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346062)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashington+Minors&query_place_id=ChIJX7Thna8NfkgRtfQKtyOPrbE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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