# Pen Green Centre for Children And Families

Pen Green Centre for Children And Families is a full-day nursery at Pen Green Lane, Corby, NN17 1BJ, in Corby Old Village, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 139 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Pen Green Centre for Children and Families Governing Body.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pen-green-centre-for-children-and-families-ey356011  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pen Green Lane, Corby, NN17 1BJ
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01536 400068
- Website: http://www.pengreen.org/
- Run by: [Pen Green Centre for Children and Families Governing Body](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pen-green-centre-for-children-and-families-governing-body)
- Ofsted URN: EY356011

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 January 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 10 January 2024: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding
- 27 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356011

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2008 (Reference EY356011). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356011)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 10 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356011)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356011)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 August 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/17794)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pen Green Lane, Corby, NN17 1BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.499023,-0.687283

- Station: Corby, 0.7 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Glebe Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Stephenson Way Play Area, 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 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 139 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Rockingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Corby Old Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Studfall Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Studfall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Beginnings Montessori Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-montessori-pre-school-ey493643) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-ey417494) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blackberry House Day Nursery Corby and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackberry-house-day-nursery-corby-and-forest-school-2747670) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [1st Class Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-class-day-nursery-2887680) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zig-zag-day-nursery-corby-ey544211) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Brats Day Nursery Corby Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brats-day-nursery-corby-ltd-ey541611) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pen Green Centre for Children And Families's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pen Green Centre for Children And Families Outstanding at its inspection on 10 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pen Green Centre for Children And Families take?

Pen Green Centre for Children And Families is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pen Green Centre for Children And Families?

Pen Green Centre for Children And Families is run by Pen Green Centre for Children and Families Governing Body, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pen Green Centre for Children And Families?

Corby is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pen Green Centre for Children And Families?

You can call 01536 400068 and visit www.pengreen.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY356011)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pen+Green+Centre+for+Children+and+their+Families&query_place_id=ChIJndKzPZ2cd0gRe0ScK1-NBg4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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