# Castle nurseries at Montagu

Castle nurseries at Montagu is a full-day nursery at Houghton Avenue, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3UT, in Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Newcastle City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nurseries-at-montagu-ey284370  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Houghton Avenue, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3UT
- Registered places: 49
- Run by: [Newcastle City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/newcastle-city-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY284370

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, 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/EY284370

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY284370). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284370)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284370)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284370)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Houghton Avenue, Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3UT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.997803,-1.657079

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blakelaw Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Newcastle upon Tyne there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kenton Bar Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wyndham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mountfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hilton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Minds Nursery @ Kenton School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-minds-nursery-kenton-school-2552434) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-childrens-day-nursery-2649647) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Cuthberts Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-cuthberts-playgroup-ey479079) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chill Out @ English Martyrs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-english-martyrs-2884826) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Universal Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/universal-kids-childcare-ey398892) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Kenton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kenton-park-2737109) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle nurseries at Montagu's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle nurseries at Montagu Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle nurseries at Montagu take?

Castle nurseries at Montagu is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Who runs Castle nurseries at Montagu?

Castle nurseries at Montagu is run by Newcastle City Council, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Castle nurseries at Montagu?

Kingston Park (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284370)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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