# Haltwhistle Little Star

Haltwhistle Little Star is a full-day nursery at Woodhead Lane, Haltwhistle, NE49 9DP, in Haltwhistle, Northumberland. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haltwhistle-little-star-ey278887  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Woodhead Lane, Haltwhistle, NE49 9DP
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01434 322233
- Website: https://www.haltwhistlelittlestar.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY278887

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 March 2024, 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/EY278887

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY278887). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278887)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278887)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278887)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/287608)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodhead Lane, Haltwhistle, NE49 9DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.971715,-2.466632

- Station: Haltwhistle, 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Community Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haltwhistle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Henshaw Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henshaw-nursery-ey425242) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Little Badgers Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-child-care-2830561) | Good |  |  | 8.7 miles |
| [Allendale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allendale-pre-school-ey498781) | Good |  |  | 9.9 miles |
| [Gilderdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gilderdale-nursery-2624764) | Good |  |  | 10 miles |
| [Alston Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alston-pre-school-ey548573) | Good |  |  | 11 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Haltwhistle Little Star's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Haltwhistle Little Star Good at its inspection on 5 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Haltwhistle Little Star take?

Haltwhistle Little Star is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Haltwhistle Little Star?

Haltwhistle is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Haltwhistle Little Star?

You can call 01434 322233 and visit www.haltwhistlelittlestar.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278887)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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