Best nurseries in Morpeth
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Northumberland, 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 | The Nursery Full day care · 114 places · NE61 6AW | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Belsay Daycare Sessional day care · 22 places · NE20 0ET | Outstanding (2024) |
| 3 | Cambo Wraparound Sessional day care · 30 places · NE61 4BE | Outstanding (2024) |
| 4 | Goosehill Private Nursery Full day care · 60 places · NE61 1TL | Report card: 1 exceptional, 4 strong (Jan 2026) |
| 5 | Goosehill at Hepscott Park Full day care · 98 places · NE61 6NF | Report card: 5 strong (Nov 2025) |
| 6 | Childcare@dawn to dusk Full day care · 39 places · NE61 3RD | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Pre School and After School Club at Whalton School Limited Sessional day care · 24 places · NE61 3XH | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company Full day care · 15 places · NE65 8UR | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Sunshine Pre-School (Kirkhill) Full day care · 12 places · NE61 2BD | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Pumpkin Pie Childcare Full day care · 90 places · NE65 9EF | Good (2021) |
| 11 | Stobhillgate Explorers Full day care · 98 places · NE61 2HA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Morpeth?
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.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Morpeth?
Of 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Morpeth, 5 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: The Nursery, Belsay Daycare, Cambo Wraparound.
How much does nursery cost in Morpeth?
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 Morpeth?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Ashington (Northumberland) · Bedlington · Berwick-upon-Tweed · Blyth (Northumberland) · Cramlington · Ponteland · Corbridge · Hexham · Capheaton
Neighbourhoods
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton · Morpeth Central & East · Morpeth South & West
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.