# Puddleducks Pre School

Puddleducks Pre School is a full-day nursery at Croughton C Of E School, High Street, Brackley, NN13 5LT, in Croughton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-pre-school-ey485372  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Croughton C Of E School, High Street, Brackley, NN13 5LT
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: EY485372

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 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/EY485372

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2014 (Reference EY485372). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485372)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485372)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485372)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2002649)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Croughton C Of E School, High Street, Brackley, NN13 5LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.997751,-1.209526

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddleducks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-ey218008) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newbottle-and-charlton-pre-school-220293) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Kings Sutton Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-sutton-pre-school-playgroup-220294) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School (Brackley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-brackley-2651011) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-219985) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-brackley-ey366925) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddleducks Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Pre School Good at its inspection on 20 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks Pre School take?

Puddleducks Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485372)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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