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The Little Magpies Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(21 parent reviews) ·The Little Magpies Nursery, Stargate Industrial Estate, Ryton, NE40 3EX · Gateshead
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Gateshead

About this day nursery

The Little Magpies Nursery in Ryton, established in 2025, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-3 years. The nursery fosters a warm and secure environment where children are encouraged to develop independence and positive relationships.

The dedicated staff strongly focus on communication and language development, introducing new vocabulary and supporting its use in play. They also promote physical skills through various activities and provide opportunities for children to explore and engage with their environment.

The nursery prioritises the well-being of its children, ensuring that those with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support and achieve well from their starting points. Leaders proactively seek advice from external professionals and utilise additional funding to address learning barriers effectively.

The nursery embraces outdoor play, with staff encouraging even the youngest children to venture outside. Parents praise the approachable leaders and staff, valuing their clear communication regarding their child's progress.

Our ethos

The Little Magpies Nursery's philosophy is built on warmth, respect, and the belief that children learn best through play, meaningful relationships, and relevant experiences. They offer tailored environments for different age groups, focusing on play-based learning, independence, social skills, cognitive abilities, confidence, communication, and school readiness, aiming to create a stimulating and supportive setting.

What it's like

Children are happy and excited to learn when they arrive at nursery. Staff encourage children's independence throughout the day and help them to build positive relationships. Children are interested and engaged in a wide range of learning opportunities that support their development across all areas of learning.

Nurturing environmentStrong communication skillsIndependence encouragedSupport for SENDOutdoor playPositive relationships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6:30pm

Age range

6 weeks - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Magpies Nursery

Last inspected 26 January 2026

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and excited to learn when they arrive at nursery. Staff encourage children's independence throughout the day and help them to build positive relationships. Children are interested and engaged in a wide range of learning opportunities that support their development across all areas of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff check in with children's individual families, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Children's independence is encouraged throughout the day, including older children hanging up coats and younger children crawling towards the door for outside play.
  • Staff support children to develop their personal, social and emotional skills through positive interactions and modelling kindness.
  • Children are interested and engaged in a wide range of learning opportunities that support their development.
  • Children's communication and language develop well due to staff introducing new words and encouraging their use in play.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen staff's understanding of how to adapt their teaching quickly enough to fully support and extend children's next steps.
Inspection #2843894 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to learning achieve well from their starting points. They receive support from considerate staff who cater to their individual needs, and leaders seek external advice and utilise additional funding to remove barriers and support progress.

Outdoor space

Children are encouraged to play outdoors, with staff prompting younger children to crawl towards the door to go outside.

Parent Reviews of The Little Magpies Nursery

5.0
(21)
Francesca Brown
3 months ago

Little Magpies is a fantastic nursery. The staff are friendly and welcoming, with amazing facilities and so many different activities every day. I love the daily updates on how our baby is getting on and what they've been up to! Our little boy has settled in really well and gets excited when he arrives! Can't wait to watch how much he comes on when he continues to go here. Definitely the best decision we made choosing little magpies for him!

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lauren Rolph
3 months ago

My two children have been attending Little Magpies since they opened in June 2025, I can honestly say that their experience there has been exceptional so far. Since transferring from their old nursery, my children have excelled in their development and staff are genuinely invested in the wellbeing of those in their care. Staff and management are honest, open and very approachable. Their 'family social' events, Halloween, Christmas and their Easter BBQ were a great way to interact with other parents whose little ones attend the nursery and make you feel that 'Little Magpies' is not only invested in the family but also in the Ryton community

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Craig Todd
3 months ago

Little magpies is an Amazing Nursery. Our little girl has settled in so well and quickly. This is down to all the staff, who are so welcoming and helpful. It has great facilities and setup to aid children in growing different skills. She also loves looking after all the different animals.

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Jamie Lea Hann
6 months ago

The Little Magpies Nursery is an amazing nursery! I couldn't recommend them enough,my little boys have settled into the setting so quickly which I believe is down to the staff being so patient and caring towards them and having their best interests at heart! The setting itself is a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where the children are encouraged to reach their full potential. The management of the nursery go above and beyond to help you with any queries you have and are always there to support you as a parent as well as providing the best care to the children. I highly recommend The Little Magpies Nursery!

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Michelle Clark
7 months ago

My little girl loves Little Magpies. It’s the first nursery she’s attended and she’s settled so well, she really surprised us. She loves all the animals they look after there and has bonded really well with the team and the other children. They keep them busy with lots of fun things and have really encouraged my daughter’s independence with going to the toilet. I can’t recommend them enough, we’re very happy we chose to send her there.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

26 January 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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