# The Nest @NCEA Trust

The Nest @NCEA Trust is a sessional pre-school at Northumberland Church Of England Academy, Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ, in North Seaton, Northumberland. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ncea-trust-2654062  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Northumberland Church Of England Academy, Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ
- Registered places: 22
- Run by: [Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/northumberland-church-of-england-academy-trust)
- Ofsted URN: 2654062

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 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/16/2654062

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2654062). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654062)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654062)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654062)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Northumberland Church Of England Academy, Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.176966,-1.544674

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hirst Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 Castle School |  | 2–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 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 | 0.8 miles |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stakeford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tamsin's Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tamsins-little-acorns-2863637) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Wansbeck](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-wansbeck-ey283628) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chill Out @ Hirst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chill-out-hirst-2884831) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashington Minors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashington-minors-ey346062) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Nest at Newbiggin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-at-newbiggin-2805421) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [My Little Kingdom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-kingdom-day-nursery-2812916) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Nest @NCEA Trust's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Nest @NCEA Trust Good at its inspection on 3 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Nest @NCEA Trust take?

The Nest @NCEA Trust is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Nest @NCEA Trust?

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

### What is the nearest station to The Nest @NCEA Trust?

Ashington is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654062)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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