# Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas

Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas is a full-day nursery at Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9JD, in Biddick Hall, South Tyneside. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-biddick-hall-and-whiteleas-ey457081  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9JD
- Registered places: 68
- Run by: [South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-tyneside-metropolitan-borough-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY457081

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 2022, 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/EY457081

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2012 (Reference EY457081). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457081)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457081)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457081)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.961512,-1.447972

- Station: Brockley Whins, 0.5 miles
- Station: Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In South Tyneside there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Biddick Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Monkton Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Monkton Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lord Blyton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Forest View Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanley's at Bede](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-bede-ey284432) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-312604) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-ey489541) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Stanley's at Boldon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-boldon-ey442278) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey242765) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Stanley's at All Saints](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-all-saints-ey272351) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas Good at its inspection on 4 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas take?

Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas?

Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas is run by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457081)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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