# Stomping Grounds Forest Kindergarten at Gibside

Stomping Grounds Forest Kindergarten at Gibside is a sessional pre-school at National Trust, Gibside, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6BG, in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. It is registered for 54 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stomping-grounds-forest-kindergarten-at-gibside-2803388  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: National Trust, Gibside, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6BG
- Registered places: 54
- Ofsted URN: 2803388

## 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 August 2024 (Reference 2803388). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803388)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803388)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803388)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: National Trust, Gibside, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.920684,-1.732883

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill), 0.2 miles
- Park: Derwent Walk Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Nature Playscape, 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 Gateshead there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Burnopfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rowlands Gill Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowlands-gill-under-fives-ey388660) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Hearts Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-pre-school-ey396552) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Spring - Highfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-highfield-ey539476) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Whickham Parochial Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-parochial-pre-school-2634328) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Spring - Winlaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-winlaton-ey539481) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Blaydon Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blaydon-childcare-2721886) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Stomping Grounds Forest Kindergarten at Gibside take?

Stomping Grounds Forest Kindergarten at Gibside is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803388)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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