Ronald Tree Nursery School, Kettering
Ronald Tree Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Kettering. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ronald Tree Nursery School in detail
Ronald Tree Nursery School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Ronald Tree Maintained Nursery School, we are proud to be a vibrant part of our local community. Our strong links with families and local partners help us create a nurturing environment where every child feels supported and valued."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 8 (6.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kettering Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is (Kettering) Maple Road (before), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 382 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Every child, and their family, are valued at this school. Adults know the children very well. They treat each one as an individual, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Adults use their knowledge of each child to provide opportunities in the curriculum that link to their interests.
At school, the children have lots of opportunities to be outdoors. Children enjoy opportunities to visit the 'Green Patch', where parents and carers can come along too. They enjoy feeding the chickens and growing produce, such as tomatoes. They look forward to selling these plants during the nursery's 90th birthday celebrations.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
A 'year of experiences' underpins the school's curriculum. These are key opportunities that the school wants the children to have during their time at the nursery. These include opportunities to explore the locality, grow produce and understand different cultures, traditions and festivals. These experiences sit alongside the school's curriculum, which outlines what children should learn, know and be able to recall with increasing independence. However, the school's work to weave these experiences into a more precise and refined curriculum, which includes the two-year-old provision, is not yet complete.
All children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. They learn how to be thoughtful and caring towards each other. The 'tiger room' supports children with SEND to succeed and thrive alongside their peers. These children are provided with a curriculum that is well considered. It is precise and implemented very well. The school is ensuring that this precision is reflected in all its curriculum thinking.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2013 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Ronald Tree Nursery School is in North Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- North Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Home to school transport policies and codes of conduct
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 24 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 4 on a bicycle.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Kettering
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kettering
Across North Northamptonshire council
Places available
4,402
Applications
4,186
Got 1st preference
85.2%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across North Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
27.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
128
Total Pupils
69
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
64.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Ronald Tree Nursery School
What is Ronald Tree Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Ronald Tree Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ronald Tree Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Ronald Tree Nursery School is oversubscribed, North Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ronald Tree Nursery School?
Ronald Tree Nursery School has around 128 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ronald Tree Nursery School?
Apply through North Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Ronald Tree Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Ronald Tree Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 24 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 4 on a bicycle. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ronald Tree Nursery School?
Ronald Tree Nursery School is at Laburnum Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)