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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Roade Rascals # Roade Rascals Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Northampton, NN7 2LS · West Northamptonshire Number of places 18 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Roade Rascals, a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 10 years, has been operating since 2015 and received an overall 'Met' rating at its latest Ofsted inspection on 2 February 2026. Conveniently located in Roade Village Hall, on Bailey Brooks Lane in Northampton, NN7 2LS, the nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00. The setting uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum approach, ensuring a broad and balanced learning experience. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make positive progress due to targeted support, with staff effectively collaborating with parents, carers, and other professionals, including the setting's SENCo, to develop individualised plans. Roade Rascals also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, providing children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Preschool children regularly visit the local park to use large equipment, fostering their physical development through climbing, balancing, and manoeuvring their bodies. This welcoming environment fosters secure attachments and allows children to explore confidently while forming positive relationships with adults and peers. What it's like Children are settled and happy, exploring confidently in a safe, nurturing environment and forming positive relationships with staff. They experience a varied curriculum that supports communication, language and physical development, including regular outdoor activity such as walks to the local park to use large climbing equipment. Staff adapt activities to individual needs so children, including those with SEND, make steady progress and are prepared for the next stage of their learning. Safe, nurturing environment Strong communication focus Targeted SEND support Outdoor learning emphasis Supportive leadership ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://roade-daynursery.co.uk/Home/Contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00 Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 10 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Roade Rascals Last inspected 2 February 2026 · Charmaine Cayton Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children are settled and happy, exploring confidently in a safe, nurturing environment and forming positive relationships with staff. They experience a varied curriculum that supports communication, language and physical development, including regular outdoor activity such as walks to the local park to use large climbing equipment. Staff adapt activities to individual needs so children, including those with SEND, make steady progress and are prepared for the next stage of their learning. Inspector highlights - Children make steady progress from their starting points across all areas of learning, with particular focus on communication and language. - Children are typically well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including school, showing confidence and building resilience. - Staff treat children with warmth and respect, fostering secure attachments and high expectations for behaviour. - Leaders promote an inclusive culture where every child is valued, with individual needs recognised and supported. - The setting has met the requirements of the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. - Effective partnerships with parents and carers ensure they receive messages about children's behaviour and expectations, with leaders promoting positive attendance. - Staff place an emphasis on children's communication and language development, skilfully extending vocabulary and offering support sessions. - Leaders ensure that children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen the curriculum for babies to ensure that teaching is consistently focused and that babies benefit from clearly planned learning opportunities that promote their progress. - 2 Leaders should develop staff's knowledge of how to further support children's independence skills, so that they develop a positive attitude to caring for their environment. Inspection #10076442 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299046) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Roade Rascals Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10076442 Lead inspector Charmaine Cayton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299046)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487076) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=roade-rascals-nn7-2ls-ey487076) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make positive progress due to targeted support. Staff work effectively with parents, carers and other professionals (and the setting's SENCo) to develop targeted plans and use picture cards, communication lanyards and visual prompts so children can access the curriculum. Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise and engage in activities that support their physical development both indoors and outdoors. Pre-school children regularly walk to the local park to use large equipment to climb, balance and manoeuvre their whole bodies. ## Parent Reviews of Roade Rascals 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV-i7v6YXy1qUnKN3vSi-LHTUV2sz_-dwQKt8jRVTCdKLg_DMef=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Paul Kinge 4 years ago Both my sons attend Rascals and always have a fantastic time. Rascals is very well run and I can highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxcUxIWlFBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877054062ddb61b:0xf1797fd841754ea7) Reviews from Google for Roade Rascals. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17400079202110492327&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2016 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Met ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - March 2020 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Roade Rascals ### Is Roade Rascals suitable for under-twos? ### What stands out in the latest inspection findings? ### What are the fees at Roade Rascals? ### How did Roade Rascals do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Roade Rascals a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Northampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Roade Rascals. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Roade Day Nursery Northampton · NN7 2LP ](/nursery/roade-day-nursery-nn7-2lp-ey499551) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Woodleys Farm Day Nursery Northampton · NN7 2LW ](/nursery/woodleys-farm-day-nursery-nn7-2lw-ey359900) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Adorables Day Nursery Northampton · NN7 3BU 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/adorables-day-nursery-nn7-3bu-ey416775) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Davey Day Care Northampton · NN7 2EG ](/nursery/davey-day-care-nn7-2eg-ey494123) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Kiddi Caru Nursery Northampton · NN4 5DW 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-nn4-5dw-ey279611) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Collingtree Day Nursery Northampton · NN4 0NQ ](/nursery/collingtree-day-nursery-nn4-0nq-2613181) [See all nurseries in Northampton →](/search?q=Northampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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