# Spring - Leam Lane

Spring - Leam Lane is a full-day nursery at 129 Cotemede, GATESHEAD, NE10 8QH, in Leam Lane, Gateshead. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 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-leam-lane-ey539480  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 129 Cotemede, GATESHEAD, NE10 8QH
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 0191 438 6159
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY539480

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 June 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/EY539480

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY539480). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539480)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539480)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539480)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 129 Cotemede, GATESHEAD, NE10 8QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.939958,-1.546963

- Station: Heworth, 0.9 miles
- Station: Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oliver Henderson Park, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Roman Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lingey House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| White Mere Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wardley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Windy Nook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Village Montessori at Wrekenton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-montessori-at-wrekenton-ey453770) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids 1st QE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-qe-ey493306) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Horseshoe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-horseshoe-day-nursery-ey224879) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The New Mulberry Bush](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-mulberry-bush-ey559043) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bensham-grove-nursery-school-at-the-elgin-centre-2748640) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Lyndhurst Early Years @ Cleveland Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-early-years-cleveland-hall-ey466945) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring - Leam Lane's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spring - Leam Lane Good at its inspection on 12 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spring - Leam Lane take?

Spring - Leam Lane is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring - Leam Lane?

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

### What is the nearest station to Spring - Leam Lane?

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

### How do I contact Spring - Leam Lane?

You can call 0191 438 6159.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539480)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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