# Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse

Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse is a sessional pre-school at National Trust, Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Sunderland, SR6 7NH, in Whitburn & Marsden, South Tyneside. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Playology Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playology-beach-school-souter-lighthouse-2752716  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: National Trust, Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Sunderland, SR6 7NH
- Registered places: 16
- Run by: [Playology Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playology-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2752716

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2025, 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/16/2752716

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752716). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752716)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752716)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752716)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: National Trust, Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Sunderland, SR6 7NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.970407,-1.364637

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 South Tyneside there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Whitburn Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Harton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Sea View Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Bamburgh School |  | 3–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Harton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cleadon Tower Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleadon-tower-nursery-ey482606) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Stanley's at Horsley Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-horsley-hill-ey341873) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-cleadon-ey262600) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Harton Village Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harton-village-kindergarten-ey537004) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Stanley's at Ridgeway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-ridgeway-ey481484) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Bungalow Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bungalow-pre-school-ey464742) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse take?

Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse?

Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse is run by Playology Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752716)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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