# Early Steps Pre-School

Early Steps Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at South Beach Residents' Association, Fulmar Drive, Blyth, NE24 3RJ, in New Delaval, Northumberland. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-pre-school-301827  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: South Beach Residents' Association, Fulmar Drive, Blyth, NE24 3RJ
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01670 367971
- Ofsted URN: 301827

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 February 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/16/301827

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 301827). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301827)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301827)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301827)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: South Beach Residents' Association, Fulmar Drive, Blyth, NE24 3RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.110572,-1.510472

- Station: Newsham, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crofton Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Northumberland there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Newsham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Croftway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| New Delaval Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Malvin's Close Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Morpeth Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Seaton Sluice Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Hubbers by the sea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hubbers-by-the-sea-2806401) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dinotots Beach Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-beach-nursery-2800118) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dinotots Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-childcare-2543456) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kerrie's Cherubs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerries-cherubs-childcare-ltd-2594080) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Princess Louise Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/princess-louise-pre-school-nursery-ey355191) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dinotots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-daycare-2652143) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Steps Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Steps Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Steps Pre-School take?

Early Steps Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Early Steps Pre-School?

Newsham is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Steps Pre-School?

You can call 01670 367971.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301827)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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