# Shining Stars Swarland

Shining Stars Swarland is a sessional pre-school at Swarland County First School, LeamingtonLane, Newton on The Moor, Morpeth, NE65 9JP, in Swarland, Northumberland. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, 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-swarland-2718311  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Swarland County First School, LeamingtonLane, Newton on The Moor, Morpeth, NE65 9JP
- Registered places: 16
- Run by: [Shining Stars Preschool Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shining-stars-preschool-community-interest-company)
- Ofsted URN: 2718311

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 April 2025, 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/16/2718311

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2718311). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718311)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718311)
- 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/16/2718311)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Swarland County First School, LeamingtonLane, Newton on The Moor, Morpeth, NE65 9JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.329313,-1.742787

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pumpkin Pie Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-pie-childcare-ey557965) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shilbottle-friendly-frog-pre-school-ey410616) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longhorsley-explorers-community-interest-company-ey405427) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Cubs & Kits Preschool Coquet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cubs-and-kits-preschool-coquet-ey451044) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey536113) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Brambles Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-childcare-centre-ey283199) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shining Stars Swarland's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shining Stars Swarland Good at its inspection on 30 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shining Stars Swarland take?

Shining Stars Swarland is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shining Stars Swarland?

Shining Stars Swarland is run by Shining Stars Preschool Community Interest Company, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718311)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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