Which nurseries in NE47 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 10 miles of NE47 include Henshaw Nursery, Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb, Little Tinklers. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in NE47 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in NE47?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in NE47, Hexham

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of NE47, Hexham, and 9 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 3
Good: 6

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Ofsted rating

Directory listingSouth Tynedale EDHexham · NE47 9PT

South Tynedale ED, Hexham

Allendale Pre-School

Happy Days, Shilburn Road · NE47 9PT

2.1 miles from NE47

OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Hexham, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 24 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHaydon BridgeNorthumberland · NE47 6BN

Haydon Bridge, Northumberland

Little Badgers Child Care

Little Badgers Child Care, Shaftoe Trust Primary School · NE47 6BN

2.9 miles from NE47

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Haydon Bridge, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 26 places and run by Little Badgers Child Care Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingHenshawHexham · NE47 7EP

Henshaw, Hexham

Henshaw Nursery

Henshaw Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Henshaw · NE47 7EP

5.5 miles from NE47

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2024Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Hexham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 24 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHencotesHexham · NE46 2EE

Hencotes, Hexham

St Mary's Nursery

St. Marys First School, Hencotes · NE46 2EE

6.5 miles from NE47

OfstedGoodNov 2023Full day care49 places

A full day care nursery in Hexham, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 49 places and run by St.Mary's Nursery (Hexham) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGilesgateHexham · NE46 3NP

Gilesgate, Hexham

Hexham Community Centre Playgroup

Hexham - Tynedale Community Trust, Community Centre · NE46 3NP

6.7 miles from NE47

Not yet gradedSessional48 places

A sessional nursery in Hexham. Registered for 48 places and run by Hexham and Tynedale Community Trust.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHexhamNorthumberland · NE46 3PU

Hexham, Northumberland

Apple Blossom Day Nursery

Bluebird House, Haugh Lane · NE46 3PU

6.8 miles from NE47

OfstedGoodOct 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Hexham, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Apple Blossom Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHexhamNorthumberland · NE46 1DR

Hexham, Northumberland

Kids 1st - Hexham

Maidens Walk, Hexham · NE46 1DR

7.0 miles from NE47

OfstedGoodMar 2022Full day care110 places

A full day care nursery in Hexham, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 110 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHexhamNorthumberland · NE46 1QL

Hexham, Northumberland

Little Tinklers

2 Chisholm Place, Hexham · NE46 1QL

7.0 miles from NE47

Not yet gradedFull day care39 places

A full day care nursery in Hexham. Registered for 39 places and run by Little Tinklers CIC.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingAcombHexham · NE46 4PL

Acomb, Hexham

Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb

Little Oaks Nursery, Main Street · NE46 4PL

7.5 miles from NE47

OfstedOutstandingJun 2021Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Hexham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2021. Registered for 24 places and run by Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHaltwhistleNorthumberland · NE49 9DP

Haltwhistle, Northumberland

Haltwhistle Little Star

Woodhead Lane, Haltwhistle · NE49 9DP

8.9 miles from NE47

OfstedGoodMar 2024Full day care50 places

A full day care nursery in Haltwhistle, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. Registered for 50 places and run by Haltwhistle Little Star Pre-School.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTinklers BankCorbridge · NE45 5SB

Tinklers Bank, Corbridge

Little Tinklers

Tinklers Yard, Tinklers Bank · NE45 5SB

9.7 miles from NE47

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2023Full day care64 places

A full day care nursery in Corbridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 64 places and run by Little Tinklers CIC.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in NE47 at a glance

Inspection results: 9 of the 11 nurseries within 10 miles of NE47 (82%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Northumberland's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours