# Victoria Centre

Victoria Centre is a full-day nursery at Victoria Centre, 46-50 Palk Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HR, in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-centre-220257  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Victoria Centre, 46-50 Palk Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HR
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 220257

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 June 2024, 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/16/220257

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1999 (Reference 220257). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220257)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220257)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220257)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/170039)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Victoria Centre, 46-50 Palk Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.301972,-0.684842

- Station: Wellingborough, 0.4 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Fields, 0.1 miles
- Park: Swanspool Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Croyland Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tithe Barn Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Eastfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Wellingborough School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Victoria Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Avenue Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Barnabas Church of England School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dream Days 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-days-2-2686964) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Playmates Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-childrens-day-nursery-ey470086) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Dream Days Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-days-nursery-limited-2689467) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Wellingborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-wellingborough-2717827) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stones Pre-School and Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stones-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-220270) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pop Up Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pop-up-day-nursery-2853163) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Victoria Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Victoria Centre Good at its inspection on 5 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Victoria Centre take?

Victoria Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Victoria Centre?

Wellingborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220257)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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