# Readwell Care

Readwell Care is a full-day nursery at The Manning Barn Russell House, Rickyard Road, Northampton, NN3 3QZ, in Eastfield, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/readwell-care-ey477722  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Manning Barn Russell House, Rickyard Road, Northampton, NN3 3QZ
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: EY477722

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 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/EY477722

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY477722). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477722)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477722)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477722)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Manning Barn Russell House, Rickyard Road, Northampton, NN3 3QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.262148,-0.846162

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Arbours Park South, under 0.1 miles
- Park: College Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lumbertubs Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Eastfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grassmere Avenue Linear Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rillwood Court Play Area, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Headlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Billing Brook Special School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Boothville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eastfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn Child Care UK](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-child-care-uk-220111) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ltd-2555613) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Owls Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nest-nursery-2542692) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-ey537008) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Samuels Christian Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/samuels-christian-nursery-2509750) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-spinney-hill-ey486889) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Readwell Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Readwell Care Good at its inspection on 23 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Readwell Care take?

Readwell Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477722)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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