# Playmates Pre-School (Raunds)

Playmates Pre-School (Raunds) is a full-day nursery at Caretakers Bungalow, Windmill School, Windmill Lane, Raunds, NN9 6LA, in Raunds, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-raunds-220279  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Caretakers Bungalow, Windmill School, Windmill Lane, Raunds, NN9 6LA
- Registered places: 31
- Phone: 01933 460111
- Website: https://www.raundsplaymates.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 220279

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 2022, 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/16/220279

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 220279). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220279)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220279)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220279)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 March 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/17861)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Caretakers Bungalow, Windmill School, Windmill Lane, Raunds, NN9 6LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.346618,-0.541056

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Raunds Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stanwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ringstead Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Manor School | Secondary | 11–19 | Inadequate (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Raunds Child Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raunds-child-centre-2857956) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-ey481831) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Stanwick Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanwick-pre-school-playgroup-ey428201) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ringstead Robins Cio Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringstead-robins-cio-preschool-2547021) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-irthlingborough-ey486073) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Grassroots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grassroots-nursery-ey483094) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playmates Pre-School (Raunds)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playmates Pre-School (Raunds) Good at its inspection on 14 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playmates Pre-School (Raunds) take?

Playmates Pre-School (Raunds) is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Playmates Pre-School (Raunds)?

You can call 01933 460111 and visit www.raundsplaymates.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220279)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playmates+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJUwtK1XC9d0gROAvR4PRoHV4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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