# Pied Piper Pre-School

Pied Piper Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Portacabin, Earls Barton Junior School, Broad Street, Earls Barton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 0ND, in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pied-piper-pre-school-220204  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Portacabin, Earls Barton Junior School, Broad Street, Earls Barton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 0ND
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 220204

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, 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/16/220204

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 220204). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220204)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220204)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220204)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Portacabin, Earls Barton Junior School, Broad Street, Earls Barton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 0ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.264384,-0.750606

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Recreational area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ecton Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Saxon Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saxon-pre-school-220201) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Claremont Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-day-nursery-258936) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Earls Barton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earls-barton-day-nursery-2567574) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Great Doddington Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-doddington-village-preschool-ey552903) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wellingborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wellingborough-220266) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Happy Days Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-childcare-ey297068) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pied Piper Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pied Piper Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pied Piper Pre-School take?

Pied Piper Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220204)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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