Best 3 Nursery schools in West Northamptonshire – comparison
Comparison of nursery schools: Gloucester Nursery School (Nursery) in Northampton; Wallace Road Nursery School (Nursery) in Northampton; Parklands Nursery School (Nursery) in Northampton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Gloucester Nursery School, Wallace Road Nursery School and Parklands Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Northampton, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Gloucester Nursery School), published Dec 2013. The lowest is 2 (Wallace Road Nursery School), published Jul 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Wallace Road Nursery School (Jul 2022). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 0–5%; all under West Northamptonshire local authority.
| Attribute |
Gloucester Nursery School
NN4 8PH
|
Wallace Road Nursery School
NN2 7EE
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Parklands Nursery School
NN3 6DW
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Nursery • Local authority nursery school | Nursery • Local authority nursery school | Nursery • Local authority nursery school |
| Location |
Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 8PH |
Northampton Northamptonshire NN2 7EE |
Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 6DW |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 20 Dec 2013 | 2 24 Jul 2022 | 2 28 Nov 2019 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | — | — | — |
| Capacity utilisation | — | — | — |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Trust / Local authority | West Northamptonshire (941) | West Northamptonshire (941) | West Northamptonshire (941) |
| Website | www.gloucesternurseryschool.co.uk | www.wallaceroadnurseryschool.co.uk | www.parklandsnurseryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01604762251 | 01604713422 | 01604642118 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Gloucester Nursery School
NN4 8PH
- Phase / Type
- Nursery • Local authority nursery school
- Location
- Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN4 8PH - Ofsted
- 1 20 Dec 2013
- Pupils
- ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- West Northamptonshire (941)
- Website
- www.gloucesternurseryschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01604762251
Wallace Road Nursery School
NN2 7EE
- Phase / Type
- Nursery • Local authority nursery school
- Location
- Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN2 7EE - Ofsted
- 2 24 Jul 2022
- Pupils
- ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- West Northamptonshire (941)
- Website
- www.wallaceroadnurseryschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01604713422
Parklands Nursery School
NN3 6DW
- Phase / Type
- Nursery • Local authority nursery school
- Location
- Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN3 6DW - Ofsted
- 2 28 Nov 2019
- Pupils
- ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- West Northamptonshire (941)
- Website
- www.parklandsnurseryschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01604642118
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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date
when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
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We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs.
Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s
admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.