# St Mary's Nursery

St Mary's Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Marys First School, Hencotes, Hexham, NE46 2EE, in Hexham, Northumberland. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-301777  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Marys First School, Hencotes, Hexham, NE46 2EE
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01434 608723
- Website: https://www.stmarysnurseryhexham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 301777

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 November 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/16/301777

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 301777). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301777)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301777)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301777)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Marys First School, Hencotes, Hexham, NE46 2EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.969330,-2.105619

- Station: Hexham, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Sele, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hexham House Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Sele Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Northumberland 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Sele First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hexham First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hexham Priory School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Acomb First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Hexham Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hexham Community Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hexham-community-centre-playgroup-2848435) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-2828161) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-2545675) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Hexham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-hexham-ey337358) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-acomb-2503549) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-ey284768) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Mary's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Mary's Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Mary's Nursery take?

St Mary's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Mary's Nursery?

Hexham is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Mary's Nursery?

You can call 01434 608723 and visit www.stmarysnurseryhexham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301777)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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