# Messy Hands

Messy Hands is a sessional pre-school at Nene Hall, Tamar Square, Daventry, NN11 4RB, in Drayton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/messy-hands-ey536573  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Nene Hall, Tamar Square, Daventry, NN11 4RB
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY536573

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 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/EY536573

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY536573). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536573)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536573)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536573)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/920802)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nene Hall, Tamar Square, Daventry, NN11 4RB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.254002,-1.179346

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Grange Childrens Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT The Grange School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (July 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St James Infant School | Primary | 3–8 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Daventry Hill School |  | 4–18 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Falconer's Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Abbey CofE Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Falconer's Hill Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| DSLV E-ACT Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Staverton Church of England Voluntary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Caring Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caring-kindergartens-2755359) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638105) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hickory House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hickory-house-day-nursery-limited-219941) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-day-nursery-2572150) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [JGB Active Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jgb-active-daycare-2685435) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Giggles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-pre-school-ey561130) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Messy Hands's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Messy Hands Good at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Messy Hands take?

Messy Hands is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536573)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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