# Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre is a full-day nursery at Elgin Centre, Elgin Road, Gateshead, NE9 5PA, in Carr Hill, Gateshead. It is registered for 52 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Exceptional, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Bensham Grove Nursery School. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bensham-grove-nursery-school-at-the-elgin-centre-2748640 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Elgin Centre, Elgin Road, Gateshead, NE9 5PA - Registered places: 52 - Phone: 0191 433 5001 - Website: https://benshamgrovenurseryschool.org/ - Run by: [Bensham Grove Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bensham-grove-nursery-school) - Ofsted URN: 2748640 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 30 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Exceptional | | Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | | Achievement | Strong standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748640 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2748640). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748640) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748640) - Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748640) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Elgin Centre, Elgin Road, Gateshead, NE9 5PA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.947835,-1.583469 - Station: Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles - Station: Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Top Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Carr Hill Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles - Park: Hodkin Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Bishops Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 Gateshead there are about 3.2 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Carr Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Falla Park Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Bede Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | South Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Brandling Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Gibside School | | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kids 1st QE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-qe-ey493306) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Low Fell Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/low-fell-community-pre-school-2570198) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Hawks Road Community Nursery T/A Tik-Tok](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawks-road-community-nursery-t-a-tik-tok-ey280730) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Kids Planet Gateshead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-gateshead-2833208) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 0.8 miles | | [Kids 1st - Low Fell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-low-fell-ey439477) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 0.9 miles | | [Little Willows Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-kindergarten-ey540675) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre's Ofsted rating? Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre was inspected on 30 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Exceptional, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre take? Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time. ### Who runs Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre? Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre is run by Bensham Grove Nursery School, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre? Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre? You can call 0191 433 5001 and visit benshamgrovenurseryschool.org. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748640) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.