# Whitley Lodge Under Fives

Whitley Lodge Under Fives is a sessional pre-school at Whitley Lodge First School, Woodburn Drive, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HW, in St Mary's, North Tyneside. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitley-lodge-under-fives-310255  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Whitley Lodge First School, Woodburn Drive, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HW
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07863 057285
- Website: http://whitleylodgeunderfives.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 310255

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 May 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/16/310255

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1993 (Reference 310255). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310255)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310255)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310255)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/718058)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitley Lodge First School, Woodburn Drive, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.055418,-1.464010

- Station: Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brierdene, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Lodge First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Coquet Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Southridge First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Marine Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Appletree Gardens First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Langley First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Woodlawn School |  | 2–18 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| South Wellfield First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Zone 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zone-4-kids-ey277713) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Southridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-southridge-2754813) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Zone 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zone-4-kids-ey275725) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mini Merrys Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-merrys-private-day-nursery-2774104) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Monkseaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-monkseaton-2752565) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rainbows 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-2-2781948) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whitley Lodge Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whitley Lodge Under Fives Good at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whitley Lodge Under Fives take?

Whitley Lodge Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whitley Lodge Under Fives?

Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whitley Lodge Under Fives?

You can call 07863 057285 and visit whitleylodgeunderfives.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310255)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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