# Whickham Parochial Pre-school

Whickham Parochial Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Whickham Parochial Pre School, Alder Tree House, Broadway, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QW, in Fellside, Gateshead. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-parochial-pre-school-2634328  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whickham Parochial Pre School, Alder Tree House, Broadway, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QW
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0191 488 8621
- Website: http://wppreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2634328

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2023, 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/16/2634328

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2634328). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634328)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634328)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634328)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/339559)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whickham Parochial Pre School, Alder Tree House, Broadway, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.935554,-1.690115

- 15 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Clover Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 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 | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Liberty School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whickham Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-community-centre-pre-school-ey498441) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rose Villa Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-villa-day-nursery-ey281429) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Duckpool Pre-School C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckpool-pre-school-c-i-c-ey421767) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Whickham Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whickham-cottage-nursery-ey476574) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Toucan Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toucan-education-ltd-2771701) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-311839) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whickham Parochial Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whickham Parochial Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whickham Parochial Pre-school take?

Whickham Parochial Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Whickham Parochial Pre-school?

You can call 0191 488 8621 and visit wppreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634328)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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