# Spring - Highfield

Spring - Highfield is a full-day nursery at Whinfield Way, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1EH, in Highfield, Gateshead. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-highfield-ey539476  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whinfield Way, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1EH
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01207 545604
- Website: http://www.springnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY539476

## 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/EY539476

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY539476). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539476)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539476)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539476)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/846197)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whinfield Way, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.918732,-1.761882

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gateshead there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| High Spen Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Burnopfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rowlands Gill Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowlands-gill-under-fives-ey388660) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Stomping Grounds Forest Kindergarten at Gibside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stomping-grounds-forest-kindergarten-at-gibside-2803388) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Conkers Life Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-2899050) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Hearts Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-pre-school-ey396552) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Care With Cuddles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-with-cuddles-2550207) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Spring - Winlaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-winlaton-ey539481) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring - Highfield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spring - Highfield Good at its inspection on 10 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spring - Highfield take?

Spring - Highfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring - Highfield?

Spring - Highfield is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

### How do I contact Spring - Highfield?

You can call 01207 545604 and visit www.springnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539476)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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