# Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd

Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd is a full-day nursery at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JR, in Standens Barn, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ltd-2555613  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JR
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 07727 755606
- Ofsted URN: 2555613

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 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/16/2555613

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2555613). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555613)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555613)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555613)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 25 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2004390)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.257079,-0.833591

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dragonfly Lake Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grassmere Avenue Linear Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lumbertubs Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Standens Barn Linear Park East, 0.2 miles
- Park: Arbours Park South, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Brook Special School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Standens Barn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Headlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Woodvale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Readwell Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/readwell-care-ey477722) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Acorn Child Care UK](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-child-care-uk-220111) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-ey537008) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Old Rectory Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-rectory-day-nursery-ltd-2825342) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bizzy Bears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-bears-preschool-2748908) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackthorn-good-neighbours-nursery-ey484188) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd Good at its inspection on 14 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd take?

Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 07727 755606.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555613)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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