# Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street is a full-day nursery at North Tyneside Council, Howard House, 54 Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT, in North Shields, North Tyneside. It is registered for 15 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-james-knott-nursery-school-nest-at-howard-street-2861121 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: North Tyneside Council, Howard House, 54 Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT - Registered places: 15 - Phone: 0191 257 4441 - Website: http://www.sirjamesknott.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2861121 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 25 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861121 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2861121). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861121) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861121) - 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/16/2861121) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: North Tyneside Council, Howard House, 54 Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.008268,-1.444109 - Station: North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.2 miles - Station: South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.8 miles - Station: Tynemouth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.9 miles - 18 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Northumberland Square, 0.1 miles - Park: Laurel Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Alexander Scott Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Jubilee Corner, 0.2 miles - Park: St Stephen's Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: The Family Hub, 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 North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Waterville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Hubbers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hubbers-day-nursery-2526033) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [YMCA Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-day-nursery-ey555165) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-n-e-limited-ey478318) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Linskill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linskill-nursery-ey450277) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Tynemouth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-310214) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Riverside Ready For School Centre.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-ready-for-school-centre-310201) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street's Ofsted rating? Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street was inspected on 25 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street take? Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street? North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street? You can call 0191 257 4441 and visit www.sirjamesknott.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861121) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.