# Hadrian Bears Playgroup

Hadrian Bears Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Rising Sun Countryside Centre, Whitley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9SS, in Benton Square, North Tyneside. It is registered for 30 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hadrian-bears-playgroup-2901143  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rising Sun Countryside Centre, Whitley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9SS
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2901143

## 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 April 2026 (Reference 2901143). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2901143)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2901143)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2901143)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rising Sun Countryside Centre, Whitley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.020029,-1.528655

- Station: Palmersville (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- Station: Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear), 1.0 miles
- Park: Rising Sun Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holystone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hadrian Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Battle Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Beacon Hill School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Forest Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Shiremoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Twisters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-twisters-ey452437) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Adventures Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-adventures-ltd-2793083) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Newcastle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-newcastle-ey254577) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bluebells at Battle Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-at-battle-hill-2858649) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [School's Out At Backworth Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schools-out-at-backworth-park-2502588) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tynemouth Nursery at Battle Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-at-battle-hill-ey277702) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hadrian Bears Playgroup take?

Hadrian Bears Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hadrian Bears Playgroup?

Palmersville (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2901143)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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