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Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Millway

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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4.4(19 parent reviews) ·Millway Primary School, Millway, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 6ES · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
100 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Millway is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in East Yorkshire. The school emphasises the importance of in-person visits for prospective families to experience its environment and meet staff and pupils.

They offer various opportunities to visit, including open days held each term and individual visits. Open events may feature presentations from the Head, tours of the school and boarding houses, and opportunities to interact with key staff members who can address questions about school life.

Individual visits can be customised to specific interests, including meetings with particular staff members and even lunch at the school. The campus spans 50 acres and includes extensive facilities, from the Little Pips Nursery up to Sixth Form.

The school aims to provide a comprehensive and welcoming experience for all visitors.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into this fully inclusive nursery by attentive staff. Leaders ensure that the environment and experiences on offer capture children's interest and create a sense of belonging. Younger and older children play harmoniously due to the relaxed free-flow nature of the nursery.

Independent schoolDay and boarding options50-acre campusOpen days and individual visits

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 8am to 5.50pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Millway

Last inspected 30 April 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are warmly welcomed into this fully inclusive nursery by attentive staff. Leaders ensure that the environment and experiences on offer capture children's interest and create a sense of belonging. Younger and older children play harmoniously due to the relaxed free-flow nature of the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly welcomed into this fully inclusive nursery by attentive staff.
  • Staff plan and provide a broad curriculum for all children, including tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Staff make communication and language a high priority for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children's self-care and independence skills are promoted well through daily routines.
  • Parent partnerships are a strength of the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to more precisely identify the learning intent for planned activities so they have a clear idea of the knowledge and skills that they want children to learn next.
Inspection #10380324 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff plan and provide a broad curriculum for all children, including tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are skilled at adapting their interactions to meet the individual needs of children. Referrals for extra support are made swiftly to ensure that all children, including children with SEND, get the help they need. Additional funding is used effectively to enhance their learning experiences, including targeted resources and support. Children also benefit from access to a sensory room, which provides a peaceful space to regulate their emotions.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy spending time outdoors and enthusiastically seek out the many experiences on offer. Children's physical skills are supported well as staff promote children to safely climb, balance and ride on play equipment. As children play in the mud kitchen, staff provide mud pie visual recipe cards that promote children to independently follow instructions.

Parent Reviews of Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Millway

4.4
(19)
Julia Ambrus
7 months ago

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with this nursery! The staff are incredibly caring, supportive, and always go the extra mile to make each child feel safe and loved. The environment is warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed for young minds to thrive. We’re so grateful to be part of this amazing community. Highly recommend to any family looking for a nurturing, high-quality early years setting!

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Zarafshan Ali
7 months ago

We are so grateful for the wonderful care our son receives at Ashbourne nursery. He has blossomed here, and we are constantly impressed by the kindness of the staff and the engaging activities. It's a truly nurturing environment. Highly recommended!"

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A m
7 months ago

We’ve had a wonderful experience with my son's nursery. The teachers are professional, attentive, and truly care about the children’s growth and well-being. Highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe and nurturing environment

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Megan Ouzman-Taylor
7 months ago

My son has been at Ashbourne since September 2024 and loves it there. The activities are engaging, he loves spending time with his friends and all the staff are warm and friendly. The change to the new app communication has been a good change over also.

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Anastasia Kirilesko
7 months ago

As a parent, I’m so happy. The staff are kind, patient, and really care about the children. My son has grown in confidence and loves going every day. It’s such a warm, welcoming place , I couldn’t ask for better care.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • April 2025Good
  • June 2019Good
  • May 2014Outstanding
  • May 2009Good

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