# Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School

Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Shilbottle County First School, Shilbottle, ALNWICK, NE66 2XQ, in Shilbottle, Northumberland. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shilbottle-friendly-frog-pre-school-ey410616  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shilbottle County First School, Shilbottle, ALNWICK, NE66 2XQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01665 581377
- Website: http://www.shilbottle.northumberland.sch.uk/website/friendly_frogs_pre-school/324688
- Ofsted URN: EY410616

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 July 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/EY410616

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2010 (Reference EY410616). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410616)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410616)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410616)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shilbottle County First School, Shilbottle, ALNWICK, NE66 2XQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.369597,-1.679070

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shilbottle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey536113) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Shining Stars Swarland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-swarland-2718311) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Brambles Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-childcare-centre-ey283199) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz Boulmer](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-boulmer-2754089) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Pumpkin Pie Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-pie-childcare-ey557965) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Cubs & Kits Preschool Coquet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cubs-and-kits-preschool-coquet-ey451044) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 15 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School take?

Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School?

You can call 01665 581377 and visit www.shilbottle.northumberland.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410616)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Friendly+Frog+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJV7G3-MEGfkgRD-O9Yu8WAOI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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