# Orchard Day Nursery

Orchard Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18 Hinton Road, Woodford Halse, Daventry, NN11 3TR, in Hinton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-ey491581  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 Hinton Road, Woodford Halse, Daventry, NN11 3TR
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01327 260098
- Website: http://www.orchardnursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY491581

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 July 2023, 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/EY491581

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY491581). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491581)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491581)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491581)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/737923)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 Hinton Road, Woodford Halse, Daventry, NN11 3TR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.168022,-1.216371

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Ryfield Play Area, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Byfield School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chipping Warden School Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipping-warden-school-kindergarten-220288) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Manor Farm Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-farm-day-care-2717630) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Chacombe Preschool Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chacombe-preschool-group-ey306923) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Messy Hands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/messy-hands-ey536573) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Caring Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caring-kindergartens-2755359) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Greatworth Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greatworth-pre-school-ey540033) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orchard Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Orchard Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Orchard Day Nursery take?

Orchard Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Orchard Day Nursery?

You can call 01327 260098 and visit www.orchardnursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491581)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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