# Footsteps to FAR

Footsteps to FAR is a sessional pre-school at Fenham Association of Residents, Far Community Centre 40-46, Acanthus Avenue, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 9YD, in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 25 children. It is run by Footsteps Children's Services Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-to-far-2870085  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fenham Association of Residents, Far Community Centre 40-46, Acanthus Avenue, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 9YD
- Registered places: 25
- Run by: [Footsteps Children's Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-childrens-services-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2870085

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2026 (Reference 2870085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870085)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870085)
- 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/16/2870085)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fenham Association of Residents, Far Community Centre 40-46, Acanthus Avenue, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 9YD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.980041,-1.661869

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hadrian School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle |  | 5–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Dame Allan's Schools |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Canning Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wingrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Angels at Fenham Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-at-fenham-childrens-centre-ey335738) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fenham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenham-playgroup-ey544285) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nurseries-at-willow-avenue-ey224369) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shining Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-pre-school-ey474304) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Footsteps to Dolphin Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-to-dolphin-street-ey477695) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [One Nation Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-nation-childcare-2649351) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Footsteps to FAR take?

Footsteps to FAR is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps to FAR?

Footsteps to FAR is run by Footsteps Children's Services Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Footsteps to FAR?

Metrocentre is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870085)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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