# Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C

Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C is a full-day nursery at St Mary's R C Primary School, Duckpool Lane, Whickham, NE16 4HB, in Beechgrove, Gateshead. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckpool-pre-school-c-i-c-ey421767  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Mary's R C Primary School, Duckpool Lane, Whickham, NE16 4HB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 0191 488 1137
- Ofsted URN: EY421767

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 2023, 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/EY421767

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY421767). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY421767)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY421767)
- 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/EY421767)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's R C Primary School, Duckpool Lane, Whickham, NE16 4HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.945355,-1.668496

- Station: Metrocentre, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chase Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Swalwell Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Gateshead there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Liberty School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rose Villa Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-villa-day-nursery-ey281429) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Whickham Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-community-centre-pre-school-ey498441) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Beehive Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beehive-out-of-school-club-ey381573) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-311839) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Whickham Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-cottage-nursery-ey476574) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Whickham Parochial Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-parochial-pre-school-2634328) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C take?

Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C?

Metrocentre is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C?

You can call 0191 488 1137.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY421767)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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