# Elkington Road Montessori School

Elkington Road Montessori School is a sessional pre-school at Watts Lodge, Elkington Road, Welford, Northampton, NN6 6HD, in Naseby, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elkington-road-montessori-school-ey490955  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Watts Lodge, Elkington Road, Welford, Northampton, NN6 6HD
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: EY490955

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 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/EY490955

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490955). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490955)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490955)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490955)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Watts Lodge, Elkington Road, Welford, Northampton, NN6 6HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.402373,-1.057775

- 1 bus stop within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [JJ's Kiddycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jjs-kiddycare-ey384013) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Welford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welford-pre-school-ey360214) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shdc-baby-barn-shdc-little-paddocks-2866425) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Yelvertoft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yelvertoft-pre-school-220203) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Dairy Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dairy-farm-day-nursery-ey484235) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [School House Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/school-house-day-care-2648657) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elkington Road Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elkington Road Montessori School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elkington Road Montessori School take?

Elkington Road Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490955)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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