# Harton Village Kindergarten

Harton Village Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Harton Village Kindergarten, Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AS, in Harton Nook, South Tyneside. It is registered for 109 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Early Learning Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harton-village-kindergarten-ey537004  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harton Village Kindergarten, Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AS
- Registered places: 109
- Phone: 0191 456 6314
- Website: https://www.hartonvillagekindergarten.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Early Learning Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-early-learning-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY537004

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 July 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/EY537004

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY537004). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537004)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537004)
- Registered places: 109 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537004)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1678350)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harton Village Kindergarten, Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.973384,-1.411566

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Temple Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cleadon Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In South Tyneside there are about 4 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mortimer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School |  | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ashley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bamburgh School |  | 3–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Bungalow Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bungalow-pre-school-ey464742) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stanley's at Ridgeway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-ridgeway-ey481484) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cleadon Tower Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleadon-tower-nursery-ey482606) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey242765) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stanley's at Horsley Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-horsley-hill-ey341873) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey217674) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harton Village Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harton Village Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harton Village Kindergarten take?

Harton Village Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 109 children at any one time.

### Who runs Harton Village Kindergarten?

Harton Village Kindergarten is run by The Early Learning Partnership Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Harton Village Kindergarten?

Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Harton Village Kindergarten?

You can call 0191 456 6314 and visit www.hartonvillagekindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537004)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Harton+Village+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJ36CLsklvfkgRS8t4HadnZY8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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