# Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Limited

Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Limited is a full-day nursery at The Old Police Station, Woodlea, Newbiggin By The Sea, NE64 6HN, in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-newbiggin-limited-2702122  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Police Station, Woodlea, Newbiggin By The Sea, NE64 6HN
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 2702122

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 January 2025, 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/16/2702122

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2702122). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702122)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702122)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702122)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Police Station, Woodlea, Newbiggin By The Sea, NE64 6HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.185630,-1.514595

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Couple Garden, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| NCEA Castle School |  | 2–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Den Nursery by Tamsin's Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-nursery-by-tamsins-little-acorns-2863600) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Nest at Newbiggin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-at-newbiggin-2805421) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Wansbeck](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-wansbeck-ey283628) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Nest @NCEA Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ncea-trust-2654062) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Chill Out @ Hirst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-hirst-2884831) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Tamsin's Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tamsins-little-acorns-2863637) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Limited Good at its inspection on 8 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Limited take?

Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702122)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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