# Railway Children Nursery

Railway Children Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Station Masters House, 61 Station Road, KETTERING, NN15 7HJ, in Wadcroft, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-children-nursery-ey342183  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Station Masters House, 61 Station Road, KETTERING, NN15 7HJ
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01536 522377
- Website: http://railwaychildrennursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY342183

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, 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/EY342183

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2006 (Reference EY342183). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342183)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342183)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342183)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/64393)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Station Masters House, 61 Station Road, KETTERING, NN15 7HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.393812,-0.730835

- Station: Kettering, under 0.1 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meadow Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Garden of Rest, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kettering-2752562) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-kettering-ey547177) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kettering Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kettering-childcare-ey537792) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toddlerz Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlerz-day-nursery-limited-ey482012) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey390463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Windermere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windermere-day-nursery-260738) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Railway Children Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Railway Children Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Railway Children Nursery take?

Railway Children Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Railway Children Nursery?

Kettering is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Railway Children Nursery?

You can call 01536 522377 and visit railwaychildrennursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342183)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Railway+Children+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH4kydAefd0gRZxLYsTJxB1k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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