# Little Legs Cottesmore

Little Legs Cottesmore is a full-day nursery at H M Forces, Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, OAKHAM, LE15 7BL, in Cottesmore, Rutland. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-legs-cottesmore-2521655  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: H M Forces, Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, OAKHAM, LE15 7BL
- Registered places: 65
- Ofsted URN: 2521655

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 2021, 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/16/2521655

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2521655). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521655)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521655)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521655)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: H M Forces, Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, OAKHAM, LE15 7BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.729199,-0.648975

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rutland there are about 2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Childcare Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-centres-ey431710) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Day Nursery At Oakham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-day-nursery-at-oakham-2511579) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Wymondham Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wymondham-pre-school-playgroup-ey355521) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-playgroup-at-empingham-254363) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [The Ark Association Ltd (2)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-association-ltd-2-ey439865) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Langham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langham-nursery-ey563197) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Legs Cottesmore's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Legs Cottesmore Good at its inspection on 14 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Legs Cottesmore take?

Little Legs Cottesmore is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521655)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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