# Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School

Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School is a full-day nursery at 2, The Nook, Corby, NN17 1XA, in Corby Old Village, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 145 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackberry-house-day-nursery-corby-and-forest-school-2747670  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2, The Nook, Corby, NN17 1XA
- Registered places: 145
- Phone: 01945 589867
- Website: https://blackberryhousedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2747670

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747670

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2747670). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747670)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747670)
- Registered places: 145 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747670)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1655740)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2, The Nook, Corby, NN17 1XA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.490756,-0.678765

- Station: Corby, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Glebe Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Old Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rockingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Little Stanion Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Studfall Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Studfall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brats Day Nursery Corby Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brats-day-nursery-corby-ltd-ey541611) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pen Green Centre for Children And Families](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pen-green-centre-for-children-and-families-ey356011) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Montessori Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-montessori-pre-school-ey493643) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-ey417494) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zig-zag-day-nursery-corby-ey544211) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [1st Class Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-class-day-nursery-2887680) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School was inspected on 8 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School take?

Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 145 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School?

Corby is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School?

You can call 01945 589867 and visit blackberryhousedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747670)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blackberry+House+Day+Nursery+%28Corby%29&query_place_id=ChIJq-1jU9ibd0gR3hrIdC2kDBQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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