# Whickham Community Centre Pre-School

Whickham Community Centre Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Whickham Community Centre, Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4JL, in Whickham, Gateshead. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 35 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-community-centre-pre-school-ey498441  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Whickham Community Centre, Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4JL
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 0191 488 1291
- Website: https://whickhamcommunitycen.wixsite.com/whickham-comm-centre
- Ofsted URN: EY498441

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, 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/EY498441

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY498441). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498441)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498441)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498441)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whickham Community Centre, Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.945178,-1.683016

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chase Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Swalwell Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Gateshead there are about 3.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Liberty School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Clover Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rose Villa Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-villa-day-nursery-ey281429) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckpool-pre-school-c-i-c-ey421767) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-311839) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whickham Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-cottage-nursery-ey476574) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whickham Parochial Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-parochial-pre-school-2634328) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Toucan Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toucan-education-ltd-2771701) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whickham Community Centre Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whickham Community Centre Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whickham Community Centre Pre-School take?

Whickham Community Centre Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whickham Community Centre Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Whickham Community Centre Pre-School?

You can call 0191 488 1291 and visit whickhamcommunitycen.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498441)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whickham+Community+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJP-2_Iyl4fkgR1rlUQ5PMJCI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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