# Whickham Cottage Nursery

Whickham Cottage Nursery is a full-day nursery at Nursery House, Sands Road, Swalwell, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3DN, in Swalwell, Gateshead. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Nursery House Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-cottage-nursery-ey476574  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nursery House, Sands Road, Swalwell, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3DN
- Registered places: 108
- Run by: [Nursery House Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nursery-house-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY476574

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 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/EY476574

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2014 (Reference EY476574). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476574)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476574)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476574)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/339192)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nursery House, Sands Road, Swalwell, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.953961,-1.687834

- Station: Metrocentre, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Derwent Walk Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Derwenthaugh Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Swalwell Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Blaydon West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toucan Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toucan-education-ltd-2771701) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-311839) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Whickham Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-community-centre-pre-school-ey498441) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rose Villa Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-villa-day-nursery-ey281429) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2808106) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckpool-pre-school-c-i-c-ey421767) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whickham Cottage Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whickham Cottage Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whickham Cottage Nursery take?

Whickham Cottage Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs Whickham Cottage Nursery?

Whickham Cottage Nursery is run by Nursery House Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Whickham Cottage Nursery?

Metrocentre is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476574)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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