# Newcastle Children's Centre

Newcastle Children's Centre is a sessional pre-school at Mill Road, Newcastle on Clun, Craven Arms, SY7 8QN, in Newcastle, Shropshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newcastle-childrens-centre-224148  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mill Road, Newcastle on Clun, Craven Arms, SY7 8QN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01588 640108
- Ofsted URN: 224148

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 June 2024, 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/16/224148

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 224148). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224148)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224148)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224148)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mill Road, Newcastle on Clun, Craven Arms, SY7 8QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.433530,-3.105855

- Park: Millennium Green, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crowgate Child Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crowgate-child-centre-ey386783) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Knighton Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knighton-childrens-centre-sin00005611) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:30 | 6.9 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-sin00005585) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 6.9 miles |
| [Churchstoke Little Explorers and after school club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/churchstoke-little-explorers-and-after-school-club-sin00012399dvfn) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 7.4 miles |
| [Kerry Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerry-playgroup-sin00013270bcbb) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:00 | 8.0 miles |
| [Montgomery Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montgomery-pre-school-sin00008200qrrx) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:00 | 9.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Newcastle Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Newcastle Children's Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 25 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Newcastle Children's Centre take?

Newcastle Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Newcastle Children's Centre?

You can call 01588 640108.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224148)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Newcastle+Childrens+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJX3JlS3EccEgRNJODXLChmF0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.