# Southlands Kindergarten

Southlands Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 15 Southlands Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 8BZ, in Wolstanton, Staffordshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Southlands Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southlands-kindergarten-218488  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 15 Southlands Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 8BZ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01782 626148
- Website: http://www.mysouthlands.com/
- Run by: [Southlands Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/southlands-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 218488

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 September 2022, 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/16/218488

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 218488). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218488)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218488)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218488)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/944984)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 15 Southlands Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 8BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.030145,-2.223218

- Station: Longport, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wolstanton Marsh, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wolstanton Marsh, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wolstanton Marsh, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Dingle, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wolstanton Marsh, 0.4 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 Staffordshire 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ellison Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Merryfields School |  | 2–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oaklands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kaleidoscope School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hempstalls Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| May Bank Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southlands Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southlands-creche-218489) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Orchard Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-private-day-nursery-ey219783) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Peter Pan Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-centre-ey418014) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wolstanton Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wolstanton-kindergarten-ey458594) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sugar 'n' Spice](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sugar-n-spice-218501) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-2856190) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Southlands Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Southlands Kindergarten take?

Southlands Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Southlands Kindergarten?

Southlands Kindergarten is run by Southlands Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Southlands Kindergarten?

Longport is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Southlands Kindergarten?

You can call 01782 626148 and visit www.mysouthlands.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218488)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southlands+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJ3_tgjKtCekgRo-MzDrUovqM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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