# Ovingham & District Under 5s

Ovingham & District Under 5s is a full-day nursery at Portakabin, Ovingham First School, Ovingham, NE42 6DE, in Ovingham, Northumberland. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ovingham-and-district-under-5s-301809  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Portakabin, Ovingham First School, Ovingham, NE42 6DE
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01661 833347
- Website: http://www.ovinghamunder5s.org/
- Ofsted URN: 301809

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301809

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1993 (Reference 301809). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301809)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301809)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301809)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Portakabin, Ovingham First School, Ovingham, NE42 6DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.965879,-1.873170

- Station: Prudhoe, 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tyne Riverside Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovingham Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Prudhoe Castle First School | Primary | 2–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Prudhoe West Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mickley First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Adderlane Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ovingham Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Highfield Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [High Hopes Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-hopes-day-nursery-ltd-2753475) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [My Little Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-kingdom-2551694) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Fern Hollow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fern-hollow-day-nursery-ey308455) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Stocksfield Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stocksfield-explorers-2890483) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-meadows-2551691) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-2890482) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ovingham & District Under 5s's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ovingham & District Under 5s Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ovingham & District Under 5s take?

Ovingham & District Under 5s is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ovingham & District Under 5s?

Prudhoe is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ovingham & District Under 5s?

You can call 01661 833347 and visit www.ovinghamunder5s.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301809)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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