# Raunds Child Centre

Raunds Child Centre is a sessional pre-school at Raunds Playgroup, Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6PA, in Raunds, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raunds-child-centre-2857956  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Raunds Playgroup, Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6PA
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: 2857956

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857956

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2857956). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857956)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857956)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857956)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Raunds Playgroup, Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.344117,-0.529585

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Raunds Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| 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) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stanwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ringstead Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Manor School | Secondary | 11–19 | Inadequate (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playmates Pre-School (Raunds)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-raunds-220279) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-ey481831) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Stanwick Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanwick-pre-school-playgroup-ey428201) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Ringstead Robins Cio Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringstead-robins-cio-preschool-2547021) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Grassroots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grassroots-nursery-ey483094) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-irthlingborough-ey486073) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Raunds Child Centre's Ofsted rating?

Raunds Child Centre was inspected on 19 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Raunds Child Centre take?

Raunds Child Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857956)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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