# Stanleys at Riverside

Stanleys at Riverside is a full-day nursery at Riverside Children's Centre, Garrick Street, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4JT, in High Shields, South Tyneside. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2021, 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-riverside-ey332276  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Riverside Children's Centre, Garrick Street, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4JT
- Registered places: 55
- Run by: [South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/south-tyneside-metropolitan-borough-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY332276

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 October 2021, 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/EY332276

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY332276). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332276)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332276)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332276)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Riverside Children's Centre, Garrick Street, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4JT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.984181,-1.431628

- Station: Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.2 miles
- Station: Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.7 miles
- Station: South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 1.0 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Robert Readhead Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mortimer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ashley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stanhope Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westoe Crown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [West Park Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-park-kindergarten-ey305369) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey217674) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stanley's at All Saints](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-all-saints-ey272351) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Westoe Village Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westoe-village-kindergarten-ey392863) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-childcare-ey487934) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey242765) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stanleys at Riverside's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stanleys at Riverside Outstanding at its inspection on 4 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stanleys at Riverside take?

Stanleys at Riverside is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stanleys at Riverside?

Stanleys at Riverside is run by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Stanleys at Riverside?

Chichester (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/EY332276)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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