# Children's Links - RAF Waddington

Children's Links - RAF Waddington is a full-day nursery at Newhall House, High Dyke, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9WL, in Waddington, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 82 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Children's Links.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-links-raf-waddington-2783793  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newhall House, High Dyke, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9WL
- Registered places: 82
- Run by: [Children's Links](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childrens-links)
- Ofsted URN: 2783793

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 March 2026. 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 | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783793

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2783793). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783793)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783793)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783793)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newhall House, High Dyke, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9WL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.169481,-0.532522

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington All Saints Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Waddington Redwood Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark at Waddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-at-waddington-2660835) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-2597821) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-bracebridge-heath-2549677) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bracebridge Heath Preschool & Nursery CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bracebridge-heath-preschool-and-nursery-cio-2826158) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Park School Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-school-day-nursery-ltd-ey537524) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School at St Hughs North Hykeham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-at-st-hughs-north-hykeham-2701711) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Children's Links - RAF Waddington's Ofsted rating?

Children's Links - RAF Waddington was inspected on 30 March 2026 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 Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Children's Links - RAF Waddington take?

Children's Links - RAF Waddington is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children's Links - RAF Waddington?

Children's Links - RAF Waddington is run by Children's Links, which runs 6 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783793)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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