# Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough

Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough is a full-day nursery at Diamond Business Centre, Attley Way, Irthlingborough, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN9 5GF, in Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 145 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-irthlingborough-ey486073  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Diamond Business Centre, Attley Way, Irthlingborough, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN9 5GF
- Registered places: 145
- Phone: 01933 770818
- Website: https://monkeypuzzleirthlingborough.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY486073

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 October 2021, 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/EY486073

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY486073). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486073)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486073)
- Registered places: 145 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486073)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Diamond Business Centre, Attley Way, Irthlingborough, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN9 5GF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.329623,-0.602958

- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irthlingborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Henry Chichele Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2020) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Stanwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Huxlow Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Favours Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/favours-day-nursery-limited-ey535816) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stanwick Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanwick-pre-school-playgroup-ey428201) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-higham-ferrers-ltd-ey378109) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-ey481831) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Berrypatch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-berrypatch-2854668) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Jack And Jill Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-jack-and-jill-day-nursery-ltd-ey473336) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough Outstanding at its inspection on 18 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough take?

Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough is registered with Ofsted for up to 145 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough?

You can call 01933 770818 and visit monkeypuzzleirthlingborough.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486073)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Irthlingborough&query_place_id=ChIJQ1JzFMOid0gRJvkFKpdLqgc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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