# Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley

Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley is a sessional pre-school at CRACKLEY BANK CP SCHOOL, Blackthorn Place, Newcastle, ST5 7BE, in Crackley, Staffordshire. It is registered for 42 children. It is run by Hedgehog's Preschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-preschool-at-crackley-2901581  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: CRACKLEY BANK CP SCHOOL, Blackthorn Place, Newcastle, ST5 7BE
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 07985 345317
- Website: https://www.hedgehogspreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Hedgehog's Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hedgehogs-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2901581

## 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 June 2026 (Reference 2901581). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2901581)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2901581)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2901581)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1493017)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: CRACKLEY BANK CP SCHOOL, Blackthorn Place, Newcastle, ST5 7BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.047424,-2.251230

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chesterton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Staffordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackley Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sun Academy Bradwell | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Churchfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bursley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wood Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Kaleidoscope School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Albert Bear Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albert-bear-limited-2688289) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Den Day Nursery - Chesterton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-den-day-nursery-chesterton-2696880) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Huggies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/huggies-day-nursery-ey313554) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sugar 'n' Spice](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sugar-n-spice-218501) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-2856190) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Willowfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowfields-nursery-2891902) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley take?

Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley?

Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley is run by Hedgehog's Preschool Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley?

Longport is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley?

You can call 07985 345317 and visit www.hedgehogspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2901581)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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