# Little Tinklers

Little Tinklers is a full-day nursery at Choppington Primary School, Eastgate, Scotland Gate, Choppington, NE62 5RR, in Choppington, Northumberland. It is registered for 52 children. It is run by Little Tinklers CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-2863776  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Choppington Primary School, Eastgate, Scotland Gate, Choppington, NE62 5RR
- Registered places: 52
- Run by: [Little Tinklers CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-tinklers-cic)
- Ofsted URN: 2863776

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2863776). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863776)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863776)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863776)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Choppington Primary School, Eastgate, Scotland Gate, Choppington, NE62 5RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.152201,-1.601180

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choppington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Cleaswell Hill School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mowbray Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ringway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Meadowdale Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bedlington West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Angels at Bedlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-at-bedlington-ey460041) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [What A Hoot Day Nursery Bedlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/what-a-hoot-day-nursery-bedlington-ey559855) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [West End Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-end-pre-school-ey417582) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Carols Kidz Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carols-kidz-care-ey446221) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Goosehill at Hepscott Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goosehill-at-hepscott-park-ey414163) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Tamsin's Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tamsins-little-acorns-2863637) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Tinklers take?

Little Tinklers is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Tinklers?

Little Tinklers is run by Little Tinklers CIC, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Tinklers?

Bedlington 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/16/2863776)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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