# Newcastle College Day Nursery

Newcastle College Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle, NE4 7SA, in Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 25 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newcastle-college-day-nursery-ey231780  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle, NE4 7SA
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: EY231780

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231780

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY231780). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231780)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231780)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231780)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/237457)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle, NE4 7SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.966425,-1.627198

- Station: Newcastle, 0.4 miles
- Station: Central Station (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.5 miles
- Station: St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Summerhill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Redheugh Bridge Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Elswick Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Newcastle upon Tyne there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ashfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Castle Nurseries at Rye Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nurseries-at-rye-hill-ey222442) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-319135) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Little Lotus Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-lotus-nursery-2711736) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ladybird Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-childrens-nursery-ey290526) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bridges Nursery and Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridges-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-502848) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Culverdene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/culverdene-nursery-2820366) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Newcastle College Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Newcastle College Day Nursery was inspected on 2 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Newcastle College Day Nursery take?

Newcastle College Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Newcastle College Day Nursery?

Newcastle is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231780)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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