# Fenham Playgroup

Fenham Playgroup is a full-day nursery at West End United Reformed Church, Lanercost Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2DE, in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenham-playgroup-ey544285  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West End United Reformed Church, Lanercost Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2DE
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 07935 605812
- Website: https://www.fenhamplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY544285

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2025, 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/EY544285

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2017 (Reference EY544285). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544285)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544285)
- 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/EY544285)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West End United Reformed Church, Lanercost Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.983738,-1.669698

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Denton Dene North, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hadrian School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dame Allan's Schools |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle |  | 5–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hilton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shining Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-pre-school-ey474304) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Footsteps to FAR](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-to-far-2870085) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Angels at Fenham Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-at-fenham-childrens-centre-ey335738) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chill Out @ English Martyrs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-english-martyrs-2884826) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nurseries-at-willow-avenue-ey224369) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-ey551102) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fenham Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fenham Playgroup Good at its inspection on 14 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fenham Playgroup take?

Fenham Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fenham Playgroup?

Metrocentre is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fenham Playgroup?

You can call 07935 605812 and visit www.fenhamplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544285)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fenham+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJA_cEADN3fkgR2ggx0_nYjdQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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