# Westoe Village Kindergarten

Westoe Village Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at St George's Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6ET, in Westoe, South Tyneside. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westoe-village-kindergarten-ey392863  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St George's Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6ET
- Registered places: 67
- Ofsted URN: EY392863

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 April 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/EY392863

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY392863). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392863)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392863)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392863)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1678044)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St George's Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.986238,-1.419770

- Station: Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.5 miles
- Station: South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 1.0 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Robert Readhead Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Laygate Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westoe Crown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bamburgh School |  | 3–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ashley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sea View Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanleys at Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-riverside-ey332276) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [West Park Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-park-kindergarten-ey305369) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-childcare-ey487934) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ashfield Nursery & ELC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashfield-nursery-and-elc-ey217674) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2625144) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Beach Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-hill-nursery-2895533) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Westoe Village Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Westoe Village Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 25 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Westoe Village Kindergarten take?

Westoe Village Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Westoe Village Kindergarten?

Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392863)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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