# Little Gems of The Sea

Little Gems of The Sea is a full-day nursery at Star of the Sea Primary School, Seatonville Road, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 9EG, in West Monkseaton, North Tyneside. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-of-the-sea-ey407920  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Star of the Sea Primary School, Seatonville Road, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 9EG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07766 530474
- Ofsted URN: EY407920

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 December 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/EY407920

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2010 (Reference EY407920). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407920)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407920)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407920)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/33264)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Star of the Sea Primary School, Seatonville Road, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 9EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.033273,-1.465260

- Station: West Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- Station: Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Appletree Gardens First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodlawn School |  | 2–18 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Langley First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Monkhouse Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (July 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [School's Out at Langley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schools-out-at-langley-310224) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Rake Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-rake-lane-ey283548) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Monkseaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-monkseaton-2752565) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-n-e-limited-ey563618) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cullercoats-methodist-church-playgroup-310232) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-early-years-ey478681) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Gems of The Sea's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Gems of The Sea Good at its inspection on 21 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Gems of The Sea take?

Little Gems of The Sea is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Gems of The Sea?

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 Little Gems of The Sea?

You can call 07766 530474.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407920)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Gems+Of+The+Sea&query_place_id=ChIJmwjr-ntufkgRKYXikNl5xDk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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