# Bright Start Childcare at Solway House

Bright Start Childcare at Solway House is a full-day nursery at 5 Station Road, Forest Hall, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 8AN, in Benton, North Tyneside. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-childcare-at-solway-house-ey501082  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Station Road, Forest Hall, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 8AN
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 0191 337 1350
- Website: https://brightstart-childcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY501082

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 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/EY501082

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2016 (Reference EY501082). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501082)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501082)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501082)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/937835)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Station Road, Forest Hall, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 8AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.012191,-1.567027

- Station: Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.1 miles
- Station: Four Lane Ends (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Benton Quarry Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Springfield Park, 0.5 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 North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Benton House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Benton Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Benton Dene School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Benton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Forest Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Field House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-house-nursery-310207) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Forest Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-hall-day-nursery-310208) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Longbenton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-longbenton-2833204) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Quorum](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-quorum-ey332755) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Good Time Childcare At Redesdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-time-childcare-at-redesdale-2502589) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hadrian Bears Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hadrian-bears-playgroup-ey462335) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Start Childcare at Solway House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Start Childcare at Solway House Good at its inspection on 9 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Start Childcare at Solway House take?

Bright Start Childcare at Solway House is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Start Childcare at Solway House?

Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Start Childcare at Solway House?

You can call 0191 337 1350 and visit brightstart-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501082)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Start+Childcare+%40+Solway+House&query_place_id=ChIJxyNWsqBxfkgRKtzJByhgeTI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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