# Stocksfield Explorers

Stocksfield Explorers is a full-day nursery at Broomley First School, Main Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7NN, in Mount View Terrace, Northumberland. It is registered for 95 children. It is run by Explorers NE Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stocksfield-explorers-2890483  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Broomley First School, Main Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7NN
- Registered places: 95
- Run by: [Explorers NE Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-ne-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2890483

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2890483). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890483)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890483)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890483)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1864074)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broomley First School, Main Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.948829,-1.910442

- Station: Stocksfield, 0.3 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Kate's Plain, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Branch End 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomley First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Mickley First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ovingham Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fern Hollow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fern-hollow-day-nursery-ey308455) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ovingham & District Under 5s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ovingham-and-district-under-5s-301809) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-meadows-2551691) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Riding Mill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riding-mill-preschool-ey560328) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [My Little Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-kingdom-2551694) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [High Hopes Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-hopes-day-nursery-ltd-2753475) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Stocksfield Explorers take?

Stocksfield Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stocksfield Explorers?

Stocksfield Explorers is run by Explorers NE Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Stocksfield Explorers?

Stocksfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2890483)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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