# Montessori Pre-School Nursery

Montessori Pre-School Nursery is a full-day nursery at 462 Thornaby Road, Thornaby, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 8QH, in Thornaby-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Mr Mohammed Afzal Khushi & Mrs Nargis Bano Afzal Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-pre-school-nursery-ey419249  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 462 Thornaby Road, Thornaby, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 8QH
- Registered places: 65
- Run by: [Mr Mohammed Afzal Khushi & Mrs Nargis Bano Afzal Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mr-mohammed-afzal-khushi-and-mrs-nargis-bano-afzal-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: EY419249

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 September 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 25 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 4 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419249

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY419249). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419249)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419249)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419249)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 462 Thornaby Road, Thornaby, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 8QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.543092,-1.303974

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Allison Trainer Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Common, 0.4 miles
- 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 Stockton-on-Tees there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Mandale Mill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thornaby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bader Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Harewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hartwell School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-2646979) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ey458890) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Bowesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-bowesfield-ey480706) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [TeesActive Ltd Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teesactive-ltd-childcare-ey357069) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Ladybirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-day-nursery-2632706) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Barn at Riverbank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-at-riverbank-2604558) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Montessori Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Montessori Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Montessori Pre-School Nursery take?

Montessori Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Montessori Pre-School Nursery?

Montessori Pre-School Nursery is run by Mr Mohammed Afzal Khushi & Mrs Nargis Bano Afzal Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Montessori Pre-School Nursery?

Thornaby is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419249)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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