Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm
Bridgewater - Early Years
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
About this day nursery
Bridgewater Early Years, situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is an integral part of Bridgewater School, offering dedicated childcare for children aged 0-3. The nursery focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can develop and thrive.
As part of a larger school community, it benefits from shared resources and a holistic approach to education from the earliest stages. The institution prides itself on its strong partnerships with parents and its commitment to ensuring every child feels safe, cared for, and encouraged to make progress.
The engaging curriculum is delivered by a dedicated team, fostering a supportive atmosphere for both learning and personal growth. The school also actively participates in community initiatives, reflecting its broader commitment to enriching the lives of its pupils and families.
What it's like
Children are extremely engaged and motivated to learn at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. They are very settled, happy and secure. Staff are extremely respectful, professional, gentle and kind, and create displays that celebrate children's individual cultures and family lives, and achievements both at home and the setting.
Part of Bridgewater School0-3 ChildcareStrong Parent PartnershipsCommunity-focused
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
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Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
0-3 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2006
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bridgewater - Early Years
Last inspected 10 June 2025 · Julie Foers
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 are extremely engaged and motivated to learn at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. They are very settled, happy and secure. Staff are extremely respectful, professional, gentle and kind, and create displays that celebrate children's individual cultures and family lives, and achievements both at home and the setting.
Inspector highlights
- The setting's curriculum is very well thought through and carefully considered to meet the needs of all children.
- Staff plan a wide range of exciting, challenging and often innovative experiences, including trips and outdoor learning.
- Interactions between staff and children are of a consistently high quality, supporting children's learning and development of new skills.
- Staff provide outstanding support for children to develop their communication and language skills, using various strategies including sign language.
- There is excellent support for children's physical development, allowing them to confidently move their bodies and develop dexterity.
Inspection #10398994 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very highly of the setting's staff and the progress their children make.
They say their children are extremely settled and happy.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff plan excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use a range of highly effective strategies such as symbols to aid communication and mirrors to help children explore their emotions. Staff provide rich opportunities for children to explore using their senses.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy fresh air in the nature garden, where they learn about planting and growing. They hunt for bugs, explore ice and dough and take part in yoga and mini-olympics.
Parent Reviews of Bridgewater - Early Years
5.0
(2)
Danielle Cartmel
a year ago
You won't regret putting your child here the care they have for their pupils is exceptional. The support available for parents is amazing. I'm so pleased I chose them. My son has the best time I'm so grateful for all the staff there.
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Darun Salih
2 years ago
my child was in different nursery. she was not happy around two weeks and crying a lot. I was really worried, as soon as possible I found this nursery and I took my daughter there I was surprised even first day she didn’t cry. because there are the incredible and wonderful staff working there. I am glad to find my daughter’s favourite nursery. many thanks.
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Inspection history
Date: October 2013
- June 2025Outstanding
- November 2019Outstanding
- October 2013Outstanding
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