# Little Tinklers

Little Tinklers is a full-day nursery at Tinklers Yard, Tinklers Bank, Corbridge, NE45 5SB, in Corbridge, Northumberland. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Tinklers CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-ey284768  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tinklers Yard, Tinklers Bank, Corbridge, NE45 5SB
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01434 634343
- Run by: [Little Tinklers CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-tinklers-cic)
- Ofsted URN: EY284768

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 February 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/EY284768

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY284768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284768)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284768)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284768)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/287610)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tinklers Yard, Tinklers Bank, Corbridge, NE45 5SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.966266,-2.020362

- Station: Corbridge, under 0.1 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Corbridge Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Corbridge Preschool Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corbridge-preschool-early-years-ey552221) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Riding Mill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riding-mill-preschool-ey560328) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Hexham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-hexham-ey337358) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-2828161) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Hexham Community Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hexham-community-centre-playgroup-2848435) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-2545675) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Tinklers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Tinklers Outstanding at its inspection on 17 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Tinklers take?

Little Tinklers is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 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?

Corbridge is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Tinklers?

You can call 01434 634343.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284768)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Tinklers+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJizvY4JfFfUgRLmzcFLmNzu0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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