# Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue

Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue is a full-day nursery at Greenway, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9TU, in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 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-willow-avenue-ey224369  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Greenway, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9TU
- Registered places: 90
- Run by: [Newcastle City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/newcastle-city-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY224369

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 April 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/EY224369

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2002 (Reference EY224369). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224369)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224369)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Greenway, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9TU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.986178,-1.658255

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Dame Allan's Schools |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wingrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hadrian School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle |  | 5–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Angels at Fenham Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-at-fenham-childrens-centre-ey335738) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chill Out @ English Martyrs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-english-martyrs-2884826) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Footsteps to FAR](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-to-far-2870085) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fenham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenham-playgroup-ey544285) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shining Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-pre-school-ey474304) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Universal Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/universal-kids-childcare-ey398892) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue Good at its inspection on 16 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue take?

Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### Who runs Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue?

Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue is run by Newcastle City Council, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue?

St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224369)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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