# Simon De Senlis Pre-School

Simon De Senlis Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Simon de Senlis Primary School, Hilldrop Road, Northampton, NN4 0PH, in Merefield, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simon-de-senlis-pre-school-219888  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Simon de Senlis Primary School, Hilldrop Road, Northampton, NN4 0PH
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 219888

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219888

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1997 (Reference 219888). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219888)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219888)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219888)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2005049)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Simon de Senlis Primary School, Hilldrop Road, Northampton, NN4 0PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.212423,-0.909889

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grangewood Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Penn Valley Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: East Hunsbury Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hunsbury Hill Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon de Senlis Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gloucester Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| East Hunsbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wootton Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Overstone Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddleducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-2618209) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Curiosity Corner Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-curiosity-corner-preschool-2823844) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sun Beams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sun-beams-ey276045) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hardingstone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardingstone-day-nursery-ey500046) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Alphabet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-day-nursery-2899537) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St Mary's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-day-nursery-220164) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Simon De Senlis Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Simon De Senlis Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 1 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Simon De Senlis Pre-School take?

Simon De Senlis Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Simon De Senlis Pre-School?

Northampton is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219888)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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