# Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company

Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company is a full-day nursery at Longhorsely Village Hall, Drummonds Close, Longhorsley, NE65 8UR, in Longhorsley, Northumberland. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longhorsley-explorers-community-interest-company-ey405427  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Longhorsely Village Hall, Drummonds Close, Longhorsley, NE65 8UR
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: EY405427

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 May 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/EY405427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2010 (Reference EY405427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405427)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405427)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/485944)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Longhorsely Village Hall, Drummonds Close, Longhorsley, NE65 8UR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.243963,-1.767795

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pumpkin Pie Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-pie-childcare-ey557965) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Childcare@dawn to dusk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-dawn-to-dusk-2703446) | Good |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Bolland Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolland-hall-day-nursery-301758) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Shining Stars Swarland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-swarland-2718311) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Morpeth Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morpeth-explorers-2890486) |  |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School (Kirkhill)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-kirkhill-2533465) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company Good at its inspection on 5 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company take?

Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405427)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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