# Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley)

Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley) is a sessional pre-school at Springfield Way, Brackley, NN13 6JJ, in Brackley, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 42 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Stepping Stones Pre-School (Brackley).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-brackley-ey366925  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Springfield Way, Brackley, NN13 6JJ
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01280 706553
- Website: http://www.steppingstonespreschool.org.uk/
- Run by: [Stepping Stones Pre-School (Brackley)](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stepping-stones-pre-school-brackley)
- Ofsted URN: EY366925

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 August 2022, 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/EY366925

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2008 (Reference EY366925). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366925)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366925)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366925)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 November 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2002696)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springfield Way, Brackley, NN13 6JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.037925,-1.154105

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Poppyfields Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Falcon Way Play Area, 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 42 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Leas Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Brackley Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Waynflete Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Requires improvement (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Radstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Winchester House School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Magdalen College School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones (Bracken Leas School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-bracken-leas-school-2546264) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Lily Pad Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lily-pad-day-nursery-2691452) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School (Brackley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-brackley-2651011) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-219985) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Crazy 4 Kids Radstone Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crazy-4-kids-radstone-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey563138) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Greatworth Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greatworth-pre-school-ey540033) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley) Outstanding at its inspection on 25 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley) take?

Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley) is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley)?

Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley) is run by Stepping Stones Pre-School (Brackley), which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley)?

You can call 01280 706553 and visit www.steppingstonespreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366925)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJETFJVfMfd0gRyJeLIMTdjfk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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