# Rothbury Kindergarten

Rothbury Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Garleigh Road, Rothbury, MORPETH, NE65 7PN, in Knocklaw, Northumberland. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Early Learning Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rothbury-kindergarten-ey493718  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Garleigh Road, Rothbury, MORPETH, NE65 7PN
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01669 620017
- Website: https://www.rothburykindergarten.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Early Learning Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-early-learning-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY493718

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 August 2021, 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/EY493718

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY493718). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493718)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493718)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493718)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/796458)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Garleigh Road, Rothbury, MORPETH, NE65 7PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.308401,-1.903148

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothbury First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shining Stars Swarland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-swarland-2718311) | Good |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longhorsley-explorers-community-interest-company-ey405427) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Pumpkin Pie Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-pie-childcare-ey557965) | Good |  |  | 7.7 miles |
| [Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shilbottle-friendly-frog-pre-school-ey410616) | Outstanding |  |  | 9.8 miles |
| [Cambo Wraparound](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cambo-wraparound-ey393794) | Outstanding |  |  | 10 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey536113) | Good |  |  | 11 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rothbury Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rothbury Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 27 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rothbury Kindergarten take?

Rothbury Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rothbury Kindergarten?

Rothbury Kindergarten is run by The Early Learning Partnership Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Rothbury Kindergarten?

You can call 01669 620017 and visit www.rothburykindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493718)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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