# Sunshine Nursery

Sunshine Nursery is a sessional pre-school at New Road, BOLDON COLLIERY, NE35 9DS, in West Boldon, South Tyneside. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-312604  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: New Road, BOLDON COLLIERY, NE35 9DS
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 0191 500 1766
- Website: https://boldonca.co.uk/index.php/sunshine-nursery
- Ofsted URN: 312604

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, 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/16/312604

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1997 (Reference 312604). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312604)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312604)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312604)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Road, BOLDON COLLIERY, NE35 9DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.949911,-1.453908

- Station: Brockley Whins, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| West Boldon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hedworth Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Biddick Hall Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| East Boldon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| East Boldon Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hedworthfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanley's at Boldon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-boldon-ey442278) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stanley's at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-biddick-hall-and-whiteleas-ey457081) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stanley's at Bede](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-bede-ey284432) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sunflowers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-nursery-ey277082) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Happy Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-ey489541) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stanley's at Primrose](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-primrose-ey305936) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Nursery take?

Sunshine Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Nursery?

Brockley Whins is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine Nursery?

You can call 0191 500 1766 and visit boldonca.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/312604)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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