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Bensham Grove Nursery School # Bensham Grove Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Bensham Grove Nursery School, Sidney Grove, Gateshead, NE8 2XD · Gateshead Number of places 98 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Gateshead About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bensham Grove Nursery School is a unique educational establishment in Gateshead, offering high-quality early years education and care across two sites: Sidney Grove and Deckham. It stands out as the only maintained nursery school in the area, providing a robust, teacher-led curriculum for children from birth to five years old. The nursery prides itself on fostering a responsive and natural learning environment where children's voices are central to their development. Emphasising a play-based, age-appropriate approach, Bensham Grove ensures that each child’s journey is supported by a dedicated team of experienced educators, including qualified teachers and early years specialists. The school is committed to integrating education, care, and health services, prioritising vulnerable children and aiming to close developmental gaps among its diverse student body. With a focus on strong early years practice and holistic child development, Bensham Grove Nursery School provides a nurturing and stimulating foundation for its young learners. Our ethos Bensham Grove Nursery School offers a teacher-led, play-based, and age-appropriate curriculum for children aged birth to five. They are committed to fostering a responsive, natural learning environment where children's voices are central to their development, with a focus on holistic development and closing developmental gaps. What it's like Children thrive in this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive environment, developing secure attachments with trusted adults and exploring with confidence. They seamlessly move between indoor and outdoor learning spaces, making choices about their play. Clear routines, positive reinforcement and strong relationships mean children feel safe, valued and well prepared for their next stage in learning. Maintained Nursery School Two Sites Teacher Led Birth to Five Provision Children Have a Voice ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00am – 6:00pm, 50 weeks a year (Sidney Grove site); Morning sessions 9:00 – 12:00, afternoon sessions 12:45 – 3:45 and 30 hour spaces from 9.00 – 3.00 (Deckham site) Session types Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions, Full day (30 hours) Age range Birth to 5 Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bensham Grove Nursery School Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10405846 Lead inspector Claire Budge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284636)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748641) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bensham-grove-nursery-school-ne8-2xd-2748641) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bensham Grove Nursery School Last inspected 22 July 2025 · Claire Budge Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive environment, developing secure attachments with trusted adults and exploring with confidence. They seamlessly move between indoor and outdoor learning spaces, making choices about their play. Clear routines, positive reinforcement and strong relationships mean children feel safe, valued and well prepared for their next stage in learning. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in an exceptionally nurturing and inclusive environment. - The outdoor environment is a rich and integral part of the curriculum, offering daily opportunities for exploration, creativity and physical development. - Children with SEND are exceptionally well supported through consistent routines, visual strategies and targeted adaptations. - Children benefit from an immersive literacy curriculum that celebrates their voice and creativity. - Physical development is purposefully embedded across the provision. Inspection #10405846 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284636) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The natural design and thoughtful resourcing of both areas enable all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to explore sensory-rich learning in a joyful, inclusive space. Children with SEND are exceptionally well supported through consistent routines, visual strategies and targeted adaptations. Staff work closely with families to embed bespoke approaches across the setting. Outdoor space The outdoor environment is a rich and integral part of the curriculum, offering children daily opportunities for exploration, creativity and physical development. Children delight in the beach-themed outdoor area, where they scoop, pour, dig and build together in the sand, inventing imaginative play scenarios while strengthening small-muscle skills and deepening social interaction. ## Parent Reviews of Bensham Grove Nursery School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL2PUOh4q7Axhba5kK3CziwtacQ0v1vOtDx0FDkWigcxqVWyg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) FENG PAN 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZa3Z5TjR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e70aae1095279:0xedefceecabbd599d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW3BBNw9E3K5D9DkY51WXYix_zLKITxuOoLWYYh8TtBjSKe0tJJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) kirsty pugh 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBbnF1aVl3EAE!2m1!1s0x487e70aae1095279:0xedefceecabbd599d) Reviews from Google for Bensham Grove Nursery School. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284636) ## Frequently asked about Bensham Grove Nursery School ### Is Bensham Grove Nursery School a good nursery? ### What is Bensham Grove Nursery School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Bensham Grove Nursery School cost? ### Does Bensham Grove Nursery School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Bensham Grove Nursery School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Bensham Grove Nursery School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Bensham Grove Nursery School's opening hours? ### What age range does Bensham Grove Nursery School accept? ### Does Bensham Grove Nursery School have outdoor space? ### How does Bensham Grove Nursery School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Bensham Grove Nursery School? ### How do I contact Bensham Grove Nursery School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Gateshead Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bensham Grove Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Trinity Corner Nursery Gateshead · NE8 4QR 4.3(10 reviews) ](/nursery/trinity-corner-nursery-ne8-4qr-311876) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### St Chad's Out of School Care Gateshead · NE8 1YN ](/nursery/st-chad-s-out-of-school-care-ne8-1yn-ey240122) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Shira Daycare Gateshead · NE8 1RP ](/nursery/shira-daycare-ne8-1rp-ey423324) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet Gateshead Gateshead · NE8 4LD 4.5(55 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-gateshead-ne8-4ld-2833208) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Keser Torah Early Years Gateshead · NE8 4EA ](/nursery/keser-torah-early-years-ne8-4ea-2782468) - [ Provider closed 0.6 mi ### Gateshead Gan Gateshead · NE8 4EA ](/nursery/gateshead-gan-ne8-4ea-2825837) [See all nurseries in Gateshead →](/search?q=Gateshead) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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