Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Pen Green Lane, Corby, NN17 1BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families is a nursery school in Corby for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2012, report published 13 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 March 2023
Children are thriving at this friendly, welcoming school. Staff show great care for children because they want the best for them. Children say that they feel safe and happy. They know that staff will quickly sort out any problems. Staff have the highest expectations for all children. They expertly plan activities which promote children's learning and development. Children are excited and interested in the activities. Staff know how to maximise the children's learning. They tailor every interaction so that the children flourish. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Staff have created a calm and purposeful learning environment. They use their knowledge of the children to keep them focused on their learning, both inside and outside the building. Staff never miss an opportunity to model good manners. Leaders value the strong partnerships they have built with families. Staff ensure that they know the children well. Parents and carers value the strength of relationships between school and home. One parent, typical of many, said: 'My children have come on leaps and bounds since starting here. The staff are amazing, and you can tell they are there because they love what they do.' Parents like that their children are safe and have so many learning opportunities.
Pupil numbers and mix
145 pupils on roll
Schools near Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Highfield Nursery School | 13 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery | 14 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Parklands Nursery School | 18 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Whitehills Nursery School | 18 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Angela Prodger
- Phone
- 01536400068
- Address
- Pen Green Lane, Corby, NN17 1BJ
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 131232
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.