# Stanley's At Marine Park

Stanley's At Marine Park is a full-day nursery at Marine Park Childrens Centre, Flagg Court, South Shields, NE33 2LS, in South Shields, South Tyneside. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding 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-marine-park-ey488170  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marine Park Childrens Centre, Flagg Court, South Shields, NE33 2LS
- Registered places: 20
- Run by: [South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-tyneside-metropolitan-borough-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY488170

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488170

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY488170). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488170)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488170)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488170)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 17 October 2013). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1677880)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marine Park Childrens Centre, Flagg Court, South Shields, NE33 2LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.998901,-1.427763

- Station: South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.2 miles
- Station: Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.9 miles
- 33 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Marine Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: North Marine Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bents Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Stephen's Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Westoe Crown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Laygate Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Waterville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2625144) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Beach Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-hill-nursery-2895533) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-childcare-ey487934) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-james-knott-nursery-school-nest-at-howard-street-2861121) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Westoe Village Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westoe-village-kindergarten-ey392863) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Hubbers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hubbers-day-nursery-2526033) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stanley's At Marine Park's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stanley's At Marine Park Outstanding at its inspection on 25 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stanley's At Marine Park take?

Stanley's At Marine Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stanley's At Marine Park?

Stanley's At Marine Park is run by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Stanley's At Marine Park?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488170)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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