# The Nest at Newbiggin

The Nest at Newbiggin is a sessional pre-school at Grace Darling C Of E Academy, Central Parkway, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, NE64 6RT, in Woodhorn Demesne, Northumberland. It is registered for 32 children. It is run by Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-at-newbiggin-2805421  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Grace Darling C Of E Academy, Central Parkway, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, NE64 6RT
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/northumberland-church-of-england-academy-trust)
- Ofsted URN: 2805421

## 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 September 2024 (Reference 2805421). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805421)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805421)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805421)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grace Darling C Of E Academy, Central Parkway, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, NE64 6RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.184466,-1.524880

- Park: Memorial Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| NCEA Castle School |  | 2–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Den Nursery by Tamsin's Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-nursery-by-tamsins-little-acorns-2863600) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns (Newbiggin) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-newbiggin-limited-2702122) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Wansbeck](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-wansbeck-ey283628) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Nest @NCEA Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ncea-trust-2654062) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chill Out @ Hirst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-hirst-2884831) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Tamsin's Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tamsins-little-acorns-2863637) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Nest at Newbiggin take?

The Nest at Newbiggin is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Nest at Newbiggin?

The Nest at Newbiggin is run by Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805421)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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