# Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery

Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery is a full-day nursery at Plessey Woods Country Park, Visitors Centre, Shields Road, Hartford Bridge, Bedlington, NE22 6AN, in Bedlington West, Northumberland. 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 4.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-on-the-moon-outdoor-nursery-ey561897  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Plessey Woods Country Park, Visitors Centre, Shields Road, Hartford Bridge, Bedlington, NE22 6AN
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07432 103446
- Website: http://www.footprintsonthemoon.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY561897

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/EY561897

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY561897). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561897)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561897)
- 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/EY561897)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Plessey Woods Country Park, Visitors Centre, Shields Road, Hartford Bridge, Bedlington, NE22 6AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.116719,-1.624596

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Paddock, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bedlington West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Meadowdale Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [West End Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-end-pre-school-ey417582) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [What A Hoot Day Nursery Bedlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/what-a-hoot-day-nursery-bedlington-ey559855) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kozy Cottage Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kozy-cottage-childcare-ltd-ey477502) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Goosehill at Hepscott Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goosehill-at-hepscott-park-ey414163) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Angels at Bedlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-at-bedlington-ey460041) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cramlington Kids Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cramlington-kids-club-ltd-ey398382) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery take?

Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery?

You can call 07432 103446 and visit www.footprintsonthemoon.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561897)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Footprints+on+the+Moon+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJxbm-8VdzfkgRCk3E5f2vauc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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