# Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)

Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) is a full-day nursery at Chamberlain Street, Crawcrook, NE40 4TZ, in Crawcrook, Gateshead. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Willows Montessori Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-montessori-nursery-crawcrook-2747689  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chamberlain Street, Crawcrook, NE40 4TZ
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 0191 413 1485
- Website: https://www.willowsmontessorinursery.net/
- Run by: [Willows Montessori Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/willows-montessori-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2747689

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 June 2025, 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/16/2747689

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2747689). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747689)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747689)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747689)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chamberlain Street, Crawcrook, NE40 4TZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.966335,-1.787952

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crawcrook Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaville Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ryton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ryton Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wylam First School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Crookhill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Thorp Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Agnes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-agnes-day-nursery-ey413534) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Adventurers Day Nursery Rising Sun](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-rising-sun-2873357) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Adventurers Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-limited-2749603) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Care With Cuddles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-with-cuddles-2550207) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Willows Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-montessori-nursery-ey499522) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-2890482) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) Good at its inspection on 17 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) take?

Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)?

Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) is run by Willows Montessori Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)?

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

### How do I contact Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)?

You can call 0191 413 1485 and visit www.willowsmontessorinursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747689)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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