# Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery

Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery is a full-day nursery at Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery Blackthorn Local Centre, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 8QH, in Blackthorn, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackthorn-good-neighbours-nursery-ey484188  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery Blackthorn Local Centre, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 8QH
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01604 411166
- Website: http://www.growingtogether.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY484188

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484188

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY484188). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484188)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484188)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484188)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery Blackthorn Local Centre, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 8QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.265371,-0.818426

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lings Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dryleys Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rectory Farm Linear Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Great Billing Open Space (Church Field), 0.5 miles
- Park: Lodge Farm Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Rectory Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Woodvale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Billing Brook Special School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Thorplands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bizzy Bears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-bears-preschool-2748908) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-rectory-farm-220170) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-ey537008) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ltd-2555613) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-southfields-220171) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bellinge Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellinge-community-pre-school-220141) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 1 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery take?

Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery?

You can call 01604 411166 and visit www.growingtogether.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484188)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blackthorn+Good+Neighbours+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJF9RD-oQJd0gRQdox9SfjeZs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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