# Clarecroft Day Nursery

Clarecroft Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street, Northampton, NN6 7RD, in Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarecroft-day-nursery-ey489420  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street, Northampton, NN6 7RD
- Registered places: 73
- Ofsted URN: EY489420

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, 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/EY489420

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY489420). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489420)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489420)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489420)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street, Northampton, NN6 7RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.302644,-1.077431

- Station: Long Buckby, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mill Park (Long Buckby Nature Reserve), 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Buckby Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Long Buckby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Long Buckby Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/long-buckby-pre-school-220210) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Ryehills Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ryehills-farm-day-nursery-ey379904) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Crick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crick-pre-school-ey477818) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Daventry](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-daventry-219938) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Holbourn House Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holbourn-house-day-nursery-ltd-2805251) |  |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [School House Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/school-house-day-care-2648657) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clarecroft Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clarecroft Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clarecroft Day Nursery take?

Clarecroft Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Clarecroft Day Nursery?

Long Buckby is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489420)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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