# Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale

Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale is a sessional pre-school at Silverdale Primary Academy, Racecourse, Newcastle, ST5 6PB, in Silverdale, Staffordshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-preschool-at-silverdale-ey489654  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Silverdale Primary Academy, Racecourse, Newcastle, ST5 6PB
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: EY489654

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 November 2022, 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/EY489654

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY489654). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489654)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489654)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489654)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1493016)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Silverdale Primary Academy, Racecourse, Newcastle, ST5 6PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.013340,-2.264686

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Silverdale Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Silverdale Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Side By Side](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/side-by-side-2593375) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Smylers Preschool/Wraparound](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smylers-preschool-wraparound-ey451573) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Keele University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keele-university-day-nursery-218444) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Newcastle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newcastle-kindergarten-2765287) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Westlands Little Stars Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westlands-little-stars-childcare-ey369083) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Early Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-nursery-ey216550) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale Good at its inspection on 18 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale take?

Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489654)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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