# Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Newbiggin Hall Childrens Centre, Newbiggin Lane, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 1LZ, in Newbiggin Hall Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 19 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey336990  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newbiggin Hall Childrens Centre, Newbiggin Lane, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 1LZ
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 0191 271 3506
- Website: https://www.littlepioneers.coop/find-your-nursery/newbiggin_nursery/
- Run by: [Places For Children (PFP) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/places-for-children-pfp-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY336990

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336990

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2006 (Reference EY336990). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336990)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336990)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336990)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/237337)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newbiggin Hall Childrens Centre, Newbiggin Lane, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 1LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.004627,-1.691994

- Station: Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Simonside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cheviot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Farne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Westerhope Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 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) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thomas Bewick School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beech Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Westerhope](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-westerhope-2739922) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Bears Trevelyan Drive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-trevelyan-drive-2715306) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chrissys Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrissys-childcare-2690698) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-ey439935) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-childrens-day-nursery-2649647) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Learners (NE)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ne-2550376) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 28 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School take?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited, which runs 34 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School?

Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 0191 271 3506 and visit www.littlepioneers.coop.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336990)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Your+Co-op+Little+Pioneers+Nursery+%26+Pre-School+Newbiggin&query_place_id=ChIJF7HlTEV2fkgRhdGqAb-r2Lk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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