# Willows Montessori Nursery

Willows Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ryton Community Centre, Ryton Village, Ryton, NE40 3QP, in Ryton, Gateshead. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, 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-ey499522  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ryton Community Centre, Ryton Village, Ryton, NE40 3QP
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 0191 413 1929
- Website: http://www.willowsmontessorinursery.net/
- Run by: [Willows Montessori Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/willows-montessori-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY499522

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 November 2022, 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/EY499522

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2016 (Reference EY499522). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499522)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499522)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499522)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ryton Community Centre, Ryton Village, Ryton, NE40 3QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.977356,-1.765241

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ferndene Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tyne Riverside Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 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 |
| Crookhill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Emmaville Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Newburn Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Adventurers Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-limited-2749603) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Crookhill Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crookhill-early-years-ey488663) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-montessori-nursery-crawcrook-2747689) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St Agnes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-agnes-day-nursery-ey413534) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Adventurers Day Nursery Rising Sun](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-rising-sun-2873357) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-wall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-heddon-on-the-wall-2832591) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willows Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willows Montessori Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 17 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willows Montessori Nursery take?

Willows Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Willows Montessori Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Willows Montessori Nursery?

You can call 0191 413 1929 and visit www.willowsmontessorinursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499522)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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