# Rocking Horse Kindergarten

Rocking Horse Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Hollowell Way, Brownsover, Rugby, CV21 1LT, in Brownsover, Warwickshire. It is registered for 81 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 40 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Simnir Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-kindergarten-ey471080  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hollowell Way, Brownsover, Rugby, CV21 1LT
- Registered places: 81
- Phone: 01788 562116
- Website: https://rockinghorsekindergarten.com/rugby/
- Run by: [Simnir Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/simnir-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY471080

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 July 2022, 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/EY471080

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY471080). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471080)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471080)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471080)
- Food hygiene rating: 1 (Major improvement necessary) (inspected 30 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/616413)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hollowell Way, Brownsover, Rugby, CV21 1LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.390017,-1.245217

- Station: Rugby, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Criss Cross Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- 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 Warwickshire there are about 2.7 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Boughton Leigh Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brownsover Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Griffin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rugby Free Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Northlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Coton Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coton-park-day-nursery-2638897) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Caldecote Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caldecote-day-nursery-ltd-2861189) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Wellingtons Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellingtons-day-nursery-ey481771) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bizzy Tots Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-tots-day-nursery-ltd-ey318307) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Daisykins Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisykins-ltd-ey240005) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Rugby Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rugby-montessori-nursery-school-2733711) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rocking Horse Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rocking Horse Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 27 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rocking Horse Kindergarten take?

Rocking Horse Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rocking Horse Kindergarten?

Rocking Horse Kindergarten is run by Simnir Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rocking Horse Kindergarten?

Rugby is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rocking Horse Kindergarten?

You can call 01788 562116 and visit rockinghorsekindergarten.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471080)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rocking+Horse+Kindergarten+Rugby&query_place_id=ChIJtVrymeZAd0gReI3GQJp5Ok8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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