# RAFA Kidz Boulmer

RAFA Kidz Boulmer is a full-day nursery at Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, NE66 3JN, in Longhoughton, Northumberland. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rafa Kidz Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-boulmer-2754089  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, NE66 3JN
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01665 661148
- Website: https://www.rafakidz.org.uk/nursery/boulmer/
- Run by: [Rafa Kidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rafa-kidz-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2754089

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 July 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/16/2754089

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2754089). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754089)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754089)
- 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/16/2754089)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/288381)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, NE66 3JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.434373,-1.619300

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Northumberland there are about 3.1 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 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhoughton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey536113) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shilbottle-friendly-frog-pre-school-ey410616) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Brambles Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-childcare-centre-ey283199) | Good |  |  | 7.6 miles |
| [Shining Stars Swarland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-swarland-2718311) | Good |  |  | 8.7 miles |
| [Cubs & Kits Preschool Coquet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cubs-and-kits-preschool-coquet-ey451044) | Good |  |  | 9.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Seahouses CIC Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-seahouses-cic-ltd-ey556652) | Outstanding |  |  | 10.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is RAFA Kidz Boulmer's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated RAFA Kidz Boulmer Good at its inspection on 24 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can RAFA Kidz Boulmer take?

RAFA Kidz Boulmer is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs RAFA Kidz Boulmer?

RAFA Kidz Boulmer is run by Rafa Kidz Limited, which runs 20 nurseries.

### How do I contact RAFA Kidz Boulmer?

You can call 01665 661148 and visit www.rafakidz.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754089)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=RAFAKidz+Boulmer&query_place_id=ChIJwZuDV-UDfkgRDWQL0bralOc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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