# Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham

Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham is a full-day nursery at Empingham C of E Primary School, School Lane, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PQ, in Empingham, Rutland. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-playgroup-at-empingham-254363  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Empingham C of E Primary School, School Lane, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PQ
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 07761 562548
- Ofsted URN: 254363

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 April 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 30 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 1 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254363

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 254363). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254363)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 30 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254363)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254363)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Empingham C of E Primary School, School Lane, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.668503,-0.588675

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rutland there are about 2.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empingham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wilds Lodge School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Childcare Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-centres-ey431710) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Casterton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/casterton-nursery-260840) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Ketton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ketton-pre-school-254364) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Acorn Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-childcare-centre-ey466379) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Ark Foundry Road Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-foundry-road-nursery-school-2850797) |  |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [The Little Lane Nursery - Easton On The Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-lane-nursery-easton-on-the-hill-ey555433) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham Good at its inspection on 30 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham take?

Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham?

You can call 07761 562548.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254363)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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