# West Denton Playgroup

West Denton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Hillhead Road, West Denton, NE5 1DN, in West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-denton-playgroup-ey452707  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hillhead Road, West Denton, NE5 1DN
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 0191 267 4797
- Ofsted URN: EY452707

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 June 2022, 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/EY452707

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY452707). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452707)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452707)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452707)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/617789)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillhead Road, West Denton, NE5 1DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.991998,-1.708939

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Newcastle upon Tyne there are about 3.6 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| West Denton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Milecastle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2019) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Knop Law Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Westerhope Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mary Astell Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Thomas Bewick School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beech Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [CHADCA Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chadca-playgroup-ey372282) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Bears Childrens Day Nursery Limited Chapel House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-childrens-day-nursery-limited-chapel-house-ey499489) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Bears Children Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-children-day-nursery-limited-ey543330) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-ey439935) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Westerhope](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-westerhope-2739922) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Chrissys Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrissys-childcare-2690698) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West Denton Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Denton Playgroup Good at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Denton Playgroup take?

West Denton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to West Denton Playgroup?

Blaydon is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact West Denton Playgroup?

You can call 0191 267 4797.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452707)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West+Denton+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJWw_TUDR2fkgRwuJEsLXs-QY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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