# Little Learners (NE)

Little Learners (NE) is a sessional pre-school at Blakelaw Community Centre, Binswood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3PN, in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Learners (NE) Community Interest Company.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ne-2550376  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Blakelaw Community Centre, Binswood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3PN
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Little Learners (NE) Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-learners-ne-community-interest-company)
- Ofsted URN: 2550376

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 January 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/16/2550376

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2550376). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550376)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550376)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550376)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blakelaw Community Centre, Binswood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.992944,-1.674297

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Denton Dene North, 0.3 miles
- Park: Blakelaw Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Newcastle upon Tyne there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Farne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beech Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mary Astell Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Thomas Bewick School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Universal Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/universal-kids-childcare-ey398892) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chill Out @ English Martyrs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-english-martyrs-2884826) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-ey551102) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-childrens-day-nursery-2649647) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shining Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-pre-school-ey474304) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fenham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenham-playgroup-ey544285) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Learners (NE)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Learners (NE) Good at its inspection on 21 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Learners (NE) take?

Little Learners (NE) is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Learners (NE)?

Little Learners (NE) is run by Little Learners (NE) Community Interest Company, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Learners (NE)?

Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550376)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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