# Harpole Day Nursery

Harpole Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 47 Carrs Way, Harpole, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 4BZ, in Harpole, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bambino Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpole-day-nursery-ey310020  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 47 Carrs Way, Harpole, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 4BZ
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01604 830324
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/harpole/
- Run by: [Bambino Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bambino-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY310020

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2023, 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/EY310020

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY310020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310020)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310020)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310020)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2003328)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 47 Carrs Way, Harpole, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 4BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.240066,-0.986085

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harpole Playing Fields, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Kislingbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Duston School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Quinton House School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Duston Eldean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harpole Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpole-pre-school-2545597) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rhymetime Northampton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-northampton-ey389531) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-playgroup-ey371691) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Treasures Of Duston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasures-of-duston-ey537363) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Freestyle Wraparound Care - The Duston School Primary Phase](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freestyle-wraparound-care-the-duston-school-primary-phase-2902360) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Woodleys Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodleys-park-day-nursery-ey413169) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Harpole Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Harpole Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Harpole Day Nursery?

Harpole Day Nursery is run by Bambino Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Harpole Day Nursery?

You can call 01604 830324 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310020)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Station+Nursery+Harpole&query_place_id=ChIJ2TIwScURd0gRk4DBPPsiXJ4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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