# Dimples Southbank

Dimples Southbank is a full-day nursery at 103 Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SF, in South Bank, Redcar and Cleveland. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dimples-southbank-ey561672  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 103 Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SF
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01642 455899
- Run by: [Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-sparks-led-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY561672

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 2021, 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/EY561672

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY561672). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561672)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561672)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561672)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 103 Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.576624,-1.172711

- Station: South Bank, 0.5 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Bank Millennium Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Redcar and Cleveland there are about 4.6 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mackenzie Thorpe Centre |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lift Caldicotes | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Grangetown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Mo Mowlam Academy |  | 5–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tees Valley Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tees-valley-tots-ey552306) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Top Tots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-daycare-ey281726) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-nursery-ey448837) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Priory Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-priory-day-nursery-508306) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Polton Allstars Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polton-allstars-day-care-2856727) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Minnows Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minnows-childrens-day-nursery-ey359117) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dimples Southbank's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dimples Southbank Good at its inspection on 17 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dimples Southbank take?

Dimples Southbank is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dimples Southbank?

Dimples Southbank is run by Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dimples Southbank?

South Bank is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dimples Southbank?

You can call 01642 455899.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561672)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dimples+South+Bank+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ3X9ap97tfkgRV8fKSIstgJs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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