Best Nurseries in Kettering
50 nurseries in Kettering — 3 Outstanding, 21 Good
Ofsted ratings in Kettering
50
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
21
Good
26
Not yet rated
Barton Seagrave Primary School, Kettering
Hayfield Cross Church Of England School, Kettering
Pytchley Endowed C Of E Primary School, Kettering
Hall Meadow Primary School, Kettering
Hayfield Cross Church Of England School, Kettering
Isham C of E Primary School, Kettering
Kettering Buccleuch Academy, Kettering
Brambleside Community Primary School, Kettering
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Kettering
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Kettering?
Kettering has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 21 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Kettering are rated Outstanding or Good?
48% of nurseries in Kettering are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Kettering?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Kettering sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.