# Footsteps to Nunsmoor

Footsteps to Nunsmoor is a sessional pre-school at Nuns Moor Centre, Studley Terrace, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 5AH, in Arthur's Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Footsteps Children's Services Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-to-nunsmoor-ey476228  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Nuns Moor Centre, Studley Terrace, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 5AH
- Registered places: 22
- Run by: [Footsteps Children's Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/footsteps-childrens-services-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY476228

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/EY476228

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2014 (Reference EY476228). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476228)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476228)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476228)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nuns Moor Centre, Studley Terrace, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 5AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.979257,-1.639158

- Station: St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nuns Moor Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Nuns Moor Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Baxterwood Court Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Leazes Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Butteryfly Park, 0.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wingrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dame Allan's Schools |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ashfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle |  | 5–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Epic Camps Dame Allans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/epic-camps-dame-allans-2862683) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Cedars Nursery Newcastle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cedars-nursery-newcastle-ey218828) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [One Nation Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-nation-childcare-2649351) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Little Lotus Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-lotus-nursery-2711736) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Culverdene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/culverdene-nursery-2820366) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Castle Nurseries at Rye Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nurseries-at-rye-hill-ey222442) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Footsteps to Nunsmoor's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Footsteps to Nunsmoor Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Footsteps to Nunsmoor is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs Footsteps to Nunsmoor?

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

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

St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476228)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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