# West End Pre-School

West End Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at West End First School, Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6EB, in Bedlington, Northumberland. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-end-pre-school-ey417582  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: West End First School, Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6EB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01670 822328
- Website: http://www.westend.northumberland.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY417582

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 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/EY417582

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY417582). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417582)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417582)
- 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/EY417582)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/286834)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West End First School, Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.132333,-1.603559

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Meadowdale Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stead Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Choppington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Bedlington Station Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [What A Hoot Day Nursery Bedlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/what-a-hoot-day-nursery-bedlington-ey559855) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Angels at Bedlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-at-bedlington-ey460041) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Footprints On The Moon Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-on-the-moon-outdoor-nursery-ey561897) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Tinklers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinklers-2863776) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Carols Kidz Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carols-kidz-care-ey446221) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Goosehill at Hepscott Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goosehill-at-hepscott-park-ey414163) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West End Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West End Pre-School Good at its inspection on 8 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West End Pre-School take?

West End Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to West End Pre-School?

Bedlington is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact West End Pre-School?

You can call 01670 822328 and visit www.westend.northumberland.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417582)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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