# Pennywell Early Years Centre

Pennywell Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at Portsmouth Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9AX, in Pennywell, Sunderland. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennywell-early-years-centre-ey260693  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Portsmouth Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9AX
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0191 534 1004
- Website: https://www.pennywellearlyyears.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY260693

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2022, 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/EY260693

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY260693). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260693)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260693)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260693)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/652314)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Portsmouth Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.898801,-1.443060

- Station: South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.4 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pennywell Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King George V Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Blackie Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Academy 360 | All-through | 4–16 | Good (May 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Christ's College | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| South Hylton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| North View Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Broadway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Helping Hands Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helping-hands-childcare-2815683) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Playdays 4 Kidz C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-4-kidz-c-i-c-ey437889) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-ey258477) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Springboard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-nursery-ey292699) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ettrick Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ettrick-grove-2849038) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey535852) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pennywell Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pennywell Early Years Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pennywell Early Years Centre take?

Pennywell Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Pennywell Early Years Centre?

South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pennywell Early Years Centre?

You can call 0191 534 1004 and visit www.pennywellearlyyears.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260693)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pennywell+Early+Years&query_place_id=ChIJ1TdVulpkfkgR1OAfwKdb1Jo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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