# Hartwell Nursery & Preschool

Hartwell Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at Hartwell Community Centre, School Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 2HL, in Hartwell, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hartwell-nursery-and-preschool-220223  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hartwell Community Centre, School Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 2HL
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 220223

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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/16/220223

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2001 (Reference 220223). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220223)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220223)
- 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/16/220223)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2002813)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hartwell Community Centre, School Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 2HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.146851,-0.848554

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ashton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Davey Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davey-day-care-ey494123) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Roade Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roade-day-nursery-ey499551) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Woodleys Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodleys-farm-day-nursery-ey359900) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Roade Rascals](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roade-rascals-ey487076) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Hanslope Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hanslope-pre-school-2898628) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Hackleton Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hackleton-pre-school-playgroup-220222) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hartwell Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hartwell Nursery & Preschool Good at its inspection on 11 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hartwell Nursery & Preschool take?

Hartwell Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220223)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hartwell+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJjxClFWAGd0gRSS7yPIi8IJE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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