# Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op

Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op is a full-day nursery at 17 Claremont Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AA, in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 101 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-claremont-nursery-co-op-319148  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 17 Claremont Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AA
- Registered places: 101
- Ofsted URN: 319148

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/319148

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 319148). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/319148)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/319148)
- Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/319148)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/236097)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 17 Claremont Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.982362,-1.619786

- Station: Haymarket (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.4 miles
- Station: Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- Station: St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Exhibition Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Leazes Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brandling Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Thomas' Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newcastle High School for Girls GDST |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Northern Counties School |  | 3–19 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| West Jesmond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tynemouth Nursery at Jesmond](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-at-jesmond-ey479417) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Jesmond](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-jesmond-ey541020) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Epic Camps Dame Allans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/epic-camps-dame-allans-2862683) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Jesmond Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-jesmond-nursery-319314) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Northumbria University Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northumbria-university-nursery-ltd-ey454915) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Footsteps to Nunsmoor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-to-nunsmoor-ey476228) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op Outstanding at its inspection on 22 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op take?

Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op?

Haymarket (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/319148)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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