# Building Blocks Nurseries

Building Blocks Nurseries is a full-day nursery at Branches Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7BE, in Holbeach, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 65 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nurseries-2748301  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Branches Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7BE
- Registered places: 65
- Ofsted URN: 2748301

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748301

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2748301). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748301)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748301)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748301)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1758576)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Branches Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.802713,0.033220

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Holbeach Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Fleet Wood Lane School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| University Academy Holbeach | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small Saints Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-saints-pre-school-253758) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Willows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-ey439986) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Acorn Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-cio-2516397) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey266850) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Cinder Ash](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cinder-ash-253615) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Moulton Harrox Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moulton-harrox-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey448626) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Building Blocks Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Building Blocks Nurseries was inspected on 12 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Building Blocks Nurseries take?

Building Blocks Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748301)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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