Best nurseries in Bensham
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Gateshead, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bensham Grove Nursery School Full day care · 98 places · NE8 2XD | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Trinity Corner Nursery Full day care · 96 places · NE8 4QR | Good (2025) |
| 3 | St Chad's Out of School Care Full day care · 65 places · NE8 1YN | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Shira Daycare Full day care · 50 places · NE8 1RP | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Kids Planet Gateshead Full day care · 35 places · NE8 4LD | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Bensham?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
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What are the best nurseries in Bensham?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Bensham, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Bensham Grove Nursery School, Trinity Corner Nursery, St Chad's Out of School Care.
How much does nursery cost in Bensham?
In North East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £166 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Bensham?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.