--- title: "St Brendans Parish Playgroup — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "St Brendans Parish Playgroup, a nursery in Corby — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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St Brendans Parish Playgroup # St Brendans Parish Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · St. Brendans Catholic Primary School, Beanfield Avenue, Corby, NN18 0AZ · North Northamptonshire Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority North 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 St. Brendan's Parish Playgroup, established in 1993, operates within St. Brendan's Catholic Primary School in Corby. The playgroup maintains a fully inclusive admissions policy and is open during term time from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 3:15 pm. They received a 'GOOD' rating from Ofsted. The playgroup prides itself on a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a team of experienced and enthusiastic childcare professionals dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. They utilise the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, which they refer to as the 'golden thread' guiding their practices, skills, and learning opportunities. This approach aims to support each child's individual learning journey and provide them with the best start. The playgroup operates a waiting list system, encouraging early applications. Prospective families can contact Kim via phone or email for further information or to request an application pack. The playgroup also has a presence on Facebook. Our ethos St. Brendan's Parish Playgroup uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework as the 'golden thread' for their practices, skills, and learning opportunities, aiming to support each child's individual learning journey and provide them with the best start. They pride themselves on a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a dedicated team fostering children's growth and development. What it's like Children are happy and feel at home in this inclusive playgroup. On arrival, they quickly settle into play, exploring the wide range of activities that staff offer them. They demonstrate high levels of enjoyment and engagement, showing they feel safe and secure. Established 1993 Ofsted "Good" rating EYFS Framework Catholic Primary School setting Inclusive intake policy ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 8:00am-3:15pm Term Time. Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1992 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Brendans Parish Playgroup Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10375871 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275642)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220068) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.stbrendansprimaryschool.co.uk/page/?title=St%2E+Brendan%27s+Parish+Playgroup&pid=31) St. Brendans Catholic Primary School, Beanfield Avenue, Corby, NN18 0AZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.72337/52.49003/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Corby - [Day nurseries in Corby](/search?q=Corby) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-brendans-parish-playgroup-nn18-0az-220068) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Brendans Parish Playgroup Last inspected 27 March 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 happy and feel at home in this inclusive playgroup. On arrival, they quickly settle into play, exploring the wide range of activities that staff offer them. They demonstrate high levels of enjoyment and engagement, showing they feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is well thought out and meaningful to children. - Communication and language are supported well by staff. - Staff promote children's healthy eating and teach them about oral health. - Staff work with parents and external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - The manager is dedicated and has an effective oversight of the playgroup. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff interactions to further develop the quality of the teaching, so that children receive consistent learning experiences. Inspection #10375871 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275642) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work with parents and external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use strategies such as regular progress reviews, to address gaps in children's learning. This tailored approach ensures that each child receives the necessary support and promotes positive outcomes. Outdoor space Outside, staff support children to develop their physical skills and cooperation. Children line up balance beams and tyres to make an obstacle course and use chalks to draw in the 'mark-making den'. ## Parent Reviews of St Brendans Parish Playgroup 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXdtbswHYgHwBHmezj162uFMGhN00cSaWeD3mAkuVYK_xpjUWo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) pip! 2 years ago I live by this school and whenever I see children in the playground as u go by there are always happy faces on the children [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4amN1ODd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48779cf9c30ef00f:0x69e5839e2a116743) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKca7d06axYKRAI5INDggWNZQi41D29-GwJYGmV3Ta38W0VKQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shaun Crosby 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cjhqNjJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48779cf9c30ef00f:0x69e5839e2a116743) Reviews from Google for St Brendans Parish Playgroup. 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