Wallace Road Nursery School, Northampton
Nurturing young children since 1942
A warm, child-centred, maintained nursery where every child is
supported to grow into a happy, confident, valued, engaged
and curious learner.
Explore Wallace Road Nursery School, a cherished part or the Northamoton community
For more than eight decades, our maintained nursery school has provided high-quality early education delivered by a team of experienced, skilled and deeply committed practitioners who want the very best for every child. At the heart of our philosophy is a simple belief: the nursery belongs to the children.
We pride ourselves on creating an environment where children feel secure, respected, and empowered. Our setting is designed to inspire exploration, independence and discovery - a place full of possibilities where children can follow their curiosity and grow with confidence.
We are proud to uphold five core aims for every child who walks through our doors. At Wallace Road, we want every child to feel:
- Happy
- Confident
- Valued
- Engaged
- Curious
"the nursery belongs
to the children"
These aims shape everything we do
We build strong, trusting relationships with each child, getting to know them as unique individuals with their own interests, strengths and ways of learning. Our environment is carefully curated: open, accessible and intentionally resourced. Children learn to care for their nursery, make decisions, collaborate with others and build an understanding of themselves and their capabilities.
We warmly invite you to visit us and experience our nursery in action. A visit will give you the chance to explore our space, meet our dedicated team, and see first-hand the strong relationships and rich learning that happen every day. Many children who visit don't want to leave a sign of the joy, comfort and sense of belonging our environment inspires.
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"children feel nurtured, secure and empowered"
Quotes from our Ofsted report - June 2022
"Children talk to adults readily when they are worried about anything. Staff take children's worries and concerns seriously. Children feel secure with their trusted adults. Parents and carers feel that their children are safe and cared for well. They say that children get off to a great start. Comments such as, 'I honestly couldn't imagine sending my child anywhere else,' are typical."
Quotes from our Ofsted report - June 2023
"Children talk to adults readily when they are worried about anything. Staff take children's worries and concerns seriously. Children feel secure with their trusted adults. Parents and carers feel that their children are safe and cared for well. They say that children get off to a great start. Comments such as, 'I honestly couldn't imagine sending my child anywhere else,' are typical."