# Riding Mill Preschool

Riding Mill Preschool is a full-day nursery at Broomhaugh C of E Aided First School, Church Lane, RIDING MILL, NE44 6DR, in Riding Mill, Northumberland. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riding-mill-preschool-ey560328  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Broomhaugh C of E Aided First School, Church Lane, RIDING MILL, NE44 6DR
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 07852 308948
- Website: http://www.rmop.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY560328

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 July 2021, 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/EY560328

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY560328). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560328)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560328)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560328)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1766518)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broomhaugh C of E Aided First School, Church Lane, RIDING MILL, NE44 6DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.945947,-1.973565

- Station: Riding Mill, 0.2 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-ey284768) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Stocksfield Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stocksfield-explorers-2890483) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Corbridge Preschool Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corbridge-preschool-early-years-ey552221) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Fern Hollow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fern-hollow-day-nursery-ey308455) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-meadows-2551691) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Ovingham & District Under 5s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ovingham-and-district-under-5s-301809) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Riding Mill Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Riding Mill Preschool Good at its inspection on 2 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Riding Mill Preschool take?

Riding Mill Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Riding Mill Preschool?

Riding Mill is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Riding Mill Preschool?

You can call 07852 308948 and visit www.rmop.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560328)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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