# Kids Planet Southridge

Kids Planet Southridge is a full-day nursery at Southridge First School, Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD, in Monkseaton, North Tyneside. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-southridge-2754813  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southridge First School, Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 0191 917 6665
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/southridge/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2754813

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754813

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2754813). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754813)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754813)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754813)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1703679)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southridge First School, Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.049840,-1.470768

- Station: West Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- Station: Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Churchill Playing Fields Play Area, 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 North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southridge First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (July 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Whitley Lodge First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Coquet Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Marine Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Appletree Gardens First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Langley First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| South Wellfield First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Woodlawn School |  | 2–18 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Merrys Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-merrys-private-day-nursery-2774104) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Whitley Lodge Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitley-lodge-under-fives-310255) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Zone 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zone-4-kids-ey277713) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Zone 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zone-4-kids-ey275725) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Monkseaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-monkseaton-2752565) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [School's Out at Langley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schools-out-at-langley-310224) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Southridge's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Southridge Outstanding at its inspection on 19 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Southridge take?

Kids Planet Southridge is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Southridge?

Kids Planet Southridge is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 238 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Southridge?

West Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Southridge?

You can call 0191 917 6665 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754813)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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