# Branston Little Pickles Pre School

Branston Little Pickles Pre School is a full-day nursery at Branston C Of E Infant School, Beech Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1PR, in Branston, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/branston-little-pickles-pre-school-ey563538  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Branston C Of E Infant School, Beech Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1PR
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01522 793112
- Website: http://www.little-pickles.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY563538

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563538

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2018 (Reference EY563538). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563538)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563538)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563538)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 October 2010). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/296005)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Branston C Of E Infant School, Beech Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.197693,-0.480168

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branston Church of England Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Branston Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Heighington Millfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Washingborough Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Branston Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Branston Community Academy Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/branston-community-academy-day-nursery-253726) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heighington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heighington-pre-school-2696024) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Glebe Farm Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glebe-farm-nursery-school-2848689) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bracebridge Heath Preschool & Nursery CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bracebridge-heath-preschool-and-nursery-cio-2826158) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-bracebridge-heath-2549677) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Learners Lincoln Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-lincoln-day-nursery-2864437) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Branston Little Pickles Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Branston Little Pickles Pre School Good at its inspection on 10 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Branston Little Pickles Pre School take?

Branston Little Pickles Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Branston Little Pickles Pre School?

You can call 01522 793112 and visit www.little-pickles.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563538)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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