# Saxon Pre-school

Saxon Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at 3 High Street, Earls Barton, Northampton, NN6 0JG, in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saxon-pre-school-220201  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 3 High Street, Earls Barton, Northampton, NN6 0JG
- Registered places: 36
- Ofsted URN: 220201

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 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/16/220201

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 220201). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220201)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220201)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220201)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1966335)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 High Street, Earls Barton, Northampton, NN6 0JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.266486,-0.751192

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Recreational area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ecton Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Claremont Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-day-nursery-258936) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pied Piper Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pied-piper-pre-school-220204) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Earls Barton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earls-barton-day-nursery-2567574) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Great Doddington Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-doddington-village-preschool-ey552903) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wellingborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wellingborough-220266) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Happy Days Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-childcare-ey297068) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Saxon Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Saxon Pre-school Good at its inspection on 11 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Saxon Pre-school take?

Saxon Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220201)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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