Best 3 Nursery schools in Northamptonshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery (Nursery) in WELLINGBOROUGH; Gloucester Nursery School (Nursery) in Northampton; Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families (Nursery) in Corby — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery, Gloucester Nursery School and Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around WELLINGBOROUGH, Northamptonshire, Northampton, Northamptonshire and Corby, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery), published Feb 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery (Feb 2015). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 0–5%; across local authorities including North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire.

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Attribute	Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery NN8 2AX	Gloucester Nursery School NN4 8PH	Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families NN17 1BJ
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	WELLINGBOROUGH Northamptonshire NN8 2AX	Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 8PH	Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1BJ
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Feb 2015	1 20 Dec 2013	1 13 Dec 2012
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 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	North Northamptonshire (940)	West Northamptonshire (941)	North Northamptonshire (940)
Website	www.ffcnschools.com	www.gloucesternurseryschool.co.uk	www.pengreen.org
Telephone	01933279681	01604762251	01536400068
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery

NN8 2AX

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: WELLINGBOROUGH
Northamptonshire
NN8 2AX
Ofsted: 1 19 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Northamptonshire (940)
Website: www.ffcnschools.com
Telephone: 01933279681

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

Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families

NN17 1BJ

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 1BJ
Ofsted: 1 13 Dec 2012
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Northamptonshire (940)
Website: www.pengreen.org
Telephone: 01536400068

Map of compared schools

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?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

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.

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