# Hexham Community Centre Playgroup

Hexham Community Centre Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Hexham - Tynedale Community Trust, Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham, NE46 3NP, in Hexham, Northumberland. It is registered for 48 children. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 76 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hexham-community-centre-playgroup-2848435  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hexham - Tynedale Community Trust, Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham, NE46 3NP
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01434 602707
- Website: http://www.hexhamcommunitycentre.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2848435

## 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 May 2025 (Reference 2848435). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848435)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848435)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848435)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/287298)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hexham - Tynedale Community Trust, Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham, NE46 3NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.972810,-2.103238

- Station: Hexham, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hexham House Grounds, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Sele, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Tyne Green Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Sele Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bell Terrace Play Area, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 76 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sele First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hexham First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hexham Priory School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Acomb First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hexham Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-2545675) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Mary's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-301777) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-2828161) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Hexham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-hexham-ey337358) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-acomb-2503549) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-ey284768) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hexham Community Centre Playgroup take?

Hexham Community Centre Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hexham Community Centre Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Hexham Community Centre Playgroup?

You can call 01434 602707 and visit www.hexhamcommunitycentre.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848435)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hexham+Community+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ5wZYBk_GfUgRwx_9fDMvSxQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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