# Hackleton Pre School Playgroup

Hackleton Pre School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Dudley Winterbottom Memorial Hall, Chapel Lane, Hackleton,Northampton, NN7 2AH, in Hackleton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hackleton-pre-school-playgroup-220222  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dudley Winterbottom Memorial Hall, Chapel Lane, Hackleton,Northampton, NN7 2AH
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 220222

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 February 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/16/220222

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 220222). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220222)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220222)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220222)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2002851)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dudley Winterbottom Memorial Hall, Chapel Lane, Hackleton,Northampton, NN7 2AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.187070,-0.822126

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hackleton Village Hall Community Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hackleton Pocket Park, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackleton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodleys Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodleys-village-day-nursery-ey499102) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Davey Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davey-day-care-ey494123) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Wooldale Early Care and Education Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wooldale-early-care-and-education-centre-ey293232) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-wootton-fields-220155) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Grange Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-pre-school-2781506) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey537955) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hackleton Pre School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hackleton Pre School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 14 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hackleton Pre School Playgroup take?

Hackleton Pre School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220222)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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