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Footsteps to FAR

  • NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE4

In short: a nursery in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, open since 2026, with room for 25 children. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.

A nursery worker holding a child with raised hands
A woman holding the hand of a small child

Eduscope verdict

Worth a visit, with questions

Popular and well run on paper, but the top grade is old and recent results are mixed.

The score is this school's rank out of 100. The area ratings below are an illustrative example, not this school's yet.

    DfE and Ofsted data, 2024 to 2025How we work this out

    Good to know

    • Room for 25 children at a time.
    • Open since 2026. A newer nursery, so it has a shorter track record.

    Worth checking

    • Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
    Check free hours
    • Places25children at a time
    • Opened2026less than a year ago
    Ofsted

    Not inspected yet

    Ofsted hasn't inspected Footsteps to FAR yet. It inspects new nurseries within 30 months of registering them.

    Funded childcare

    How many free hours could your child get?

    These are the national rules. Ask Footsteps to FAR which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.

    • 15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old

      Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.

    • Up to 30 hours for working parents

      If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.

    • 15 hours for some 2 year olds

      Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.

    • Tax-Free Childcare

      For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.

    Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.

    Day to day

    Life at Footsteps to FAR

    Type
    Nursery
    Opened
    January 2026
    Address
    Fenham Association of Residents, Far Community Centre 40-46, Acanthus Avenue, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 9YD
    Ofsted reference (URN)
    2870085 · See it on the government register
    Open day

    What to ask when you visit

    Based on what the data says about Footsteps to FAR. Take this list with you.

    1. 1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
    2. 2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
    3. 3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
    4. 4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
    Nearby

    Other nurseries nearby

    Popular nurseries fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Footsteps to FAR compares with its neighbours.

    See all Newcastle upon Tyne nurseries
    You're here

    Footsteps to FAR

    NE4 9YD · Nursery

    Ofsted: Good

    Fenham Playgroup

    NE5 2DE · Nursery

    Keep an eye on Footsteps to FAR

    We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.

    Questions

    Questions parents ask

    How many free hours can my child get?

    Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.

    How do you work out the Eduscope verdict?

    We use official data from the Department for Education, Ofsted and ISI. The verdict looks at results, inspections, attendance, getting a place, and staff and money.

    Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.

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