# Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm)

Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm) is a full-day nursery at Olden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton, NN3 5DD, in Rectory Farm, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-rectory-farm-220170  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Olden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton, NN3 5DD
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/daisy-chain-pre-school-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 220170

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 November 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220170

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2000 (Reference 220170). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220170)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220170)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220170)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 November 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2003930)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Olden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton, NN3 5DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.268710,-0.808973

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rectory Farm Linear Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Dryleys Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Ecton Brook Linear Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Ecton Park Road Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Blackthorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ecton Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Woodvale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Overstone Park School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Lings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ecton Brook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackthorn-good-neighbours-nursery-ey484188) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bizzy Bears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-bears-preschool-2748908) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-southfields-220171) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-ey537008) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Happy Days Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-childcare-ey297068) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bellinge Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellinge-community-pre-school-220141) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm) Good at its inspection on 19 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm) take?

Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm) is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm)?

Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm) is run by Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220170)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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