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Abington Vale PlaySchool

Northampton, Northants · NN3 3AF

Inspected by Ofsted on 10 May 2021 under the report card framework.

Registration

Ofsted URN: 220115
Provider type: Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since: 9 November 1992
Local authority: West Northamptonshire

On the Early Years Register.

Where it is

Northampton, Northants · NN3 3AF. Location from the Ofsted register.

Inspection history

Inspections before November 2025 gave one overall rating rather than grading each area.

6 November 2019 inspection Inadequate
21 April 2016 inspection Good
6 October 2015 inspection Requires Improvement
27 June 2011 inspection Good
12 July 2007 inspection Good
22 February 2005 inspection Good
12 November 2003 inspection Requires Improvement

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Abington Vale PlaySchool in Northampton, Northants was last inspected on 10 May 2021. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

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Abington Vale PlaySchool has been registered with Ofsted since 9 November 1992. Its unique reference number (URN) is 220115.

Nearby settings

Daisy Chain Nursery 2.5 km Nene Valley Day Nursery 2.5 km Little Houghton Day Nursery 2.6 km The Drop Off 2.9 km

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