# Harpole Pre-School

Harpole Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Old School Hall, School Lane, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4DR, in Harpole, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpole-pre-school-2545597  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Old School Hall, School Lane, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4DR
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 07497 593241
- Website: http://www.harpolepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2545597

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 September 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/16/2545597

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2545597). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545597)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545597)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545597)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2002804)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old School Hall, School Lane, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.242183,-0.992890

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harpole Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 5 reviews (as of 5 November 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) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kislingbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 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) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Duston School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Quinton House School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harpole Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpole-day-nursery-ey310020) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rhymetime Northampton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-northampton-ey389531) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Treasures Of Duston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasures-of-duston-ey537363) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-playgroup-ey371691) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Freestyle Wraparound Care - The Duston School Primary Phase](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freestyle-wraparound-care-the-duston-school-primary-phase-2902360) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Woodleys Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodleys-park-day-nursery-ey413169) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harpole Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harpole Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 13 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harpole Pre-School take?

Harpole Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Harpole Pre-School?

You can call 07497 593241 and visit www.harpolepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545597)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Harpole+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJzcLSXMYRd0gR1sEuPAioxG8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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