# Hadrian Bears Playgroup

Hadrian Bears Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Wallsend Jubilee Primary School, Mullen Road, WALLSEND, NE28 9HA, in Bigges Main, North Tyneside. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hadrian-bears-playgroup-ey462335  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wallsend Jubilee Primary School, Mullen Road, WALLSEND, NE28 9HA
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY462335

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 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/EY462335

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY462335). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462335)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462335)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462335)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wallsend Jubilee Primary School, Mullen Road, WALLSEND, NE28 9HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.005097,-1.544027

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rising Sun Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Arboretum, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Station Road Playground, under 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Redesdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Beacon Hill School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Western Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Battle Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Richardson Dees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Good Time Childcare At Redesdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-time-childcare-at-redesdale-2502589) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Footprints Day Nursery Wallsend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-day-nursery-wallsend-2496381) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Field House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-house-nursery-310207) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-ey467413) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Wallsend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-wallsend-2739904) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Start Childcare at Solway House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-childcare-at-solway-house-ey501082) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hadrian Bears Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hadrian Bears Playgroup Good at its inspection on 6 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Hadrian Bears Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

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

Benton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462335)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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