# Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup

Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Cullercoats Methodist Church, Broadway, Cullercoats, NE30 3LJ, in Marden, North Tyneside. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cullercoats-methodist-church-playgroup-310232  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cullercoats Methodist Church, Broadway, Cullercoats, NE30 3LJ
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 310232

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 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/16/310232

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 310232). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310232)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310232)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310232)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/987325)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cullercoats Methodist Church, Broadway, Cullercoats, NE30 3LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.033653,-1.441849

- Station: Cullercoats (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.2 miles
- Station: Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.4 miles
- Station: Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beaconsfield, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullercoats Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Monkhouse Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rockcliffe First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Appletree Gardens First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Marine Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rise and Shine Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-early-years-ey478681) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-ey382547) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-2510497) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbows 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-2-2781948) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Monkseaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-monkseaton-2752565) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Gems of The Sea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-of-the-sea-ey407920) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup take?

Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup?

Cullercoats (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310232)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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