# Chirpy Chicks Pre-School

Chirpy Chicks Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Gretton Primary School, Kirby Road, Gretton, CORBY, NN17 3DB, in Gretton, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chirpy-chicks-pre-school-ey452694  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Gretton Primary School, Kirby Road, Gretton, CORBY, NN17 3DB
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY452694

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 May 2022, 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/EY452694

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY452694). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452694)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452694)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452694)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gretton Primary School, Kirby Road, Gretton, CORBY, NN17 3DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.538055,-0.673085

- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretton Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mucky Pups Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-childcare-2878873) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Corby Priors Hall Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corby-priors-hall-park-2614899) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Pen Green Centre for Children And Families](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pen-green-centre-for-children-and-families-ey356011) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Montessori Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-montessori-pre-school-ey493643) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-ey417494) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Weldon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weldon-pre-school-220054) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chirpy Chicks Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chirpy Chicks Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 23 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chirpy Chicks Pre-School take?

Chirpy Chicks Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452694)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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