# Shining Stars Pre-School

Shining Stars Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Fenham Childrens Centre, Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, St Cuthberts Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2DQ, in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Shining Stars Preschool Community Interest Company.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-pre-school-ey474304  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fenham Childrens Centre, Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, St Cuthberts Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2DQ
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Shining Stars Preschool Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shining-stars-preschool-community-interest-company)
- Ofsted URN: EY474304

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 July 2024, 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/EY474304

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY474304). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474304)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474304)
- 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/EY474304)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fenham Childrens Centre, Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, St Cuthberts Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.983700,-1.672293

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Denton Dene North, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hadrian School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hilton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle |  | 5–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fenham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenham-playgroup-ey544285) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Shining Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-ey551102) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Footsteps to FAR](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-to-far-2870085) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Angels at Fenham Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-at-fenham-childrens-centre-ey335738) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chill Out @ English Martyrs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-english-martyrs-2884826) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Castle Nurseries at Willow Avenue](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nurseries-at-willow-avenue-ey224369) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shining Stars Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shining Stars Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shining Stars Pre-School take?

Shining Stars Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shining Stars Pre-School?

Shining Stars Pre-School is run by Shining Stars Preschool Community Interest Company, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Shining Stars Pre-School?

Metrocentre is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474304)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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