# Little Hubbers by the sea

Little Hubbers by the sea is a full-day nursery at 2 South beach retail centre, Links Road, Blyth, NE24 3FE, in South Blyth, Northumberland. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Hubbers Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hubbers-by-the-sea-2806401  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 South beach retail centre, Links Road, Blyth, NE24 3FE
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01670 708893
- Website: https://littlehubbers.co.uk/blyth
- Run by: [Little Hubbers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-hubbers-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2806401

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 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/16/2806401

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2806401). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806401)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806401)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806401)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1782605)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 South beach retail centre, Links Road, Blyth, NE24 3FE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.109438,-1.501300

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bede Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Newsham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| New Delaval Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Malvin's Close Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Seaton Sluice Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dinotots Beach Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-beach-nursery-2800118) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Early Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-pre-school-301827) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kerrie's Cherubs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerries-cherubs-childcare-ltd-2594080) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dinotots Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-childcare-2543456) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Dinotots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinotots-daycare-2652143) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Princess Louise Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/princess-louise-pre-school-nursery-ey355191) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Hubbers by the sea's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Hubbers by the sea Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Hubbers by the sea take?

Little Hubbers by the sea is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Hubbers by the sea?

Little Hubbers by the sea is run by Little Hubbers Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Hubbers by the sea?

Newsham is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Hubbers by the sea?

You can call 01670 708893 and visit littlehubbers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806401)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Hubbers+By+The+Sea+-+Blyth+Beach&query_place_id=ChIJizZSg9VtfkgRkF16dAlMTKU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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