# Abington Vale PlaySchool

Abington Vale PlaySchool is a full-day nursery at 10 Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, NN3 3AF, in Abington Vale, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abington-vale-playschool-220115  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, NN3 3AF
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07840 432388
- Website: http://www.abingtonvaleplayschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 220115

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220115

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 220115). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220115)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220115)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220115)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, NN3 3AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.245456,-0.851135

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abington Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Standens Barn Linear Park West, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Abington Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Headlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Standens Barn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Cedar Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638089) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton, Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-riverside-ey469243) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Owls Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nest-nursery-2542692) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Parade Day Nursery ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-parade-day-nursery-ltd-ey403458) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kiddies@home](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-home-2548276) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Acorn Child Care UK](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-child-care-uk-220111) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abington Vale PlaySchool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abington Vale PlaySchool Good at its inspection on 10 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abington Vale PlaySchool take?

Abington Vale PlaySchool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Abington Vale PlaySchool?

You can call 07840 432388 and visit www.abingtonvaleplayschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220115)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abington+Vale+Playschool&query_place_id=ChIJaWZoij0Jd0gRv9lcJXZsHUs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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