# Morpeth Explorers

Morpeth Explorers is a full-day nursery at Abbeyfields First School, Abbots Way, Morpeth, NE61 2LZ, in Morpeth, Northumberland. It is registered for 95 children. It is run by Explorers NE Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morpeth-explorers-2890486  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Abbeyfields First School, Abbots Way, Morpeth, NE61 2LZ
- Registered places: 95
- Run by: [Explorers NE Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-ne-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2890486

## 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 April 2026 (Reference 2890486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890486)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890486)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890486)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1939358)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Abbeyfields First School, Abbots Way, Morpeth, NE61 2LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.164961,-1.698246

- Station: Morpeth, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Carlisle Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green), 0.3 miles
- Park: Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfields First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Morpeth First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College |  | 2–19 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Pre-School (Kirkhill)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-kirkhill-2533465) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bolland Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolland-hall-day-nursery-301758) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Goosehill Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goosehill-private-nursery-301760) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Childcare@dawn to dusk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-dawn-to-dusk-2703446) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stobhillgate Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stobhillgate-explorers-2890485) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-ey553597) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Morpeth Explorers take?

Morpeth Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Who runs Morpeth Explorers?

Morpeth Explorers is run by Explorers NE Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Morpeth Explorers?

Morpeth is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890486)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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