# Linskill Nursery

Linskill Nursery is a full-day nursery at Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust, Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 2AY, in North Shields, North Tyneside. It is registered for 81 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linskill-nursery-ey450277  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust, Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 2AY
- Registered places: 81
- Phone: 0191 270 4243
- Website: http://www.linskill.org/nursery/
- Ofsted URN: EY450277

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 May 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/EY450277

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY450277). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450277)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450277)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450277)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/617560)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Linskill & North Tyneside Community Development Trust, Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 2AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.015596,-1.443054

- Station: North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- Station: Tynemouth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northumberland Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Northumberland Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Corner, 0.4 miles
- Park: Laurel Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kings Priory School | All-through | 4–18 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Monkhouse Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tynemouth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-310214) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [YMCA Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-day-nursery-ey555165) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-james-knott-nursery-school-nest-at-howard-street-2861121) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Hubbers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hubbers-day-nursery-2526033) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kinder Castle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-castle-ey280850) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-n-e-limited-ey478318) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Linskill Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Linskill Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Linskill Nursery take?

Linskill Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Linskill Nursery?

North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Linskill Nursery?

You can call 0191 270 4243 and visit www.linskill.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450277)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Linskill+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJITe1mO1ufkgRpX4XwtCVFrg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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