# Rhymetime Northampton

Rhymetime Northampton is a full-day nursery at Connolly Lodge, St Crispins, Northampton, NN5 4BW, in Duston, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Avenue Nannies Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-northampton-ey389531  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Connolly Lodge, St Crispins, Northampton, NN5 4BW
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01604 586416
- Run by: [Avenue Nannies Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/avenue-nannies-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY389531

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 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/EY389531

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY389531). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389531)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389531)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389531)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 18 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2003960)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Connolly Lodge, St Crispins, Northampton, NN5 4BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.244604,-0.957933

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Crispin Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Errington Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: St Crispin Drive Play Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duston School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Quinton House School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Duston Eldean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hopping Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Millway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Upton Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Harpole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Freestyle Wraparound Care - The Duston School Primary Phase](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freestyle-wraparound-care-the-duston-school-primary-phase-2902360) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-playgroup-ey371691) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Woodleys Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodleys-park-day-nursery-ey413169) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tudor Manor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-manor-day-nursery-2886028) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Treasures Of Duston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasures-of-duston-ey537363) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Caring Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caring-kindergartens-ey462952) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rhymetime Northampton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rhymetime Northampton Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rhymetime Northampton take?

Rhymetime Northampton is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rhymetime Northampton?

Rhymetime Northampton is run by Avenue Nannies Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Rhymetime Northampton?

You can call 01604 586416.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389531)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rhymetime+Nursery+Northampton&query_place_id=ChIJ3wd7czsOd0gR10AGbITYGlM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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