# West Park Kindergarten

West Park Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at West Park Kindergarden, West Park Road, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4LB, in Tyne Dock, South Tyneside. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-park-kindergarten-ey305369  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West Park Kindergarden, West Park Road, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4LB
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 0191 454 3223
- Website: http://www.westparkkindergarten.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY305369

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305369

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2005 (Reference EY305369). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305369)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305369)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305369)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1677889)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Park Kindergarden, West Park Road, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 4LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.982417,-1.432966

- Station: Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.3 miles
- Station: Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Robert Readhead Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stanhope Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mortimer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Laygate Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westoe Crown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanleys at Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-riverside-ey332276) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey217674) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stanley's at All Saints](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-all-saints-ey272351) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Westoe Village Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westoe-village-kindergarten-ey392863) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey242765) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-childcare-ey487934) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West Park Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Park Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 5 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Park Kindergarten take?

West Park Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to West Park Kindergarten?

Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact West Park Kindergarten?

You can call 0191 454 3223 and visit www.westparkkindergarten.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305369)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West+Park+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJ88N_3OIg30MRr--S-YKjRng)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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