# Springboard Nursery

Springboard Nursery is a full-day nursery at Springboard Sunderland, The Alec Dickson Centre, Rivergreen Industry Centre, Sunderland, SR4 6AD, in Pallion, Sunderland. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-nursery-ey292699  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Springboard Sunderland, The Alec Dickson Centre, Rivergreen Industry Centre, Sunderland, SR4 6AD
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 0191 515 5334
- Website: https://springboard-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY292699

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2023, 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/EY292699

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2004 (Reference EY292699). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292699)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292699)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292699)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 July 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/653020)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springboard Sunderland, The Alec Dickson Centre, Rivergreen Industry Centre, Sunderland, SR4 6AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.910089,-1.418416

- Station: Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.2 miles
- Station: Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- 15 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 Sunderland there are about 5.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| North View Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Barnes Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Barnes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey535852) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Siblings Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siblings-private-day-nursery-ey341686) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey450875) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bubbly Gems Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbly-gems-ltd-2765642) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2860325) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hylton Red House Nursery School Birth to Three Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hylton-red-house-nursery-school-birth-to-three-provision-2802698) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Springboard Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Springboard Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Springboard Nursery take?

Springboard Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Springboard Nursery?

Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Springboard Nursery?

You can call 0191 515 5334 and visit springboard-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292699)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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