# Freeston Tots

Freeston Tots is a sessional pre-school at 1 Freeston Street, CLEETHORPES, DN35 7LY, in Grant Thorold, North East Lincolnshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freeston-tots-ey484582  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1 Freeston Street, CLEETHORPES, DN35 7LY
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 07855 072659
- Ofsted URN: EY484582

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, 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/EY484582

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY484582). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484582)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484582)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484582)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/760744)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Freeston Street, CLEETHORPES, DN35 7LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.567295,-0.057141

- Station: New Clee, 0.5 miles
- Station: Grimsby Docks, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sidney Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grant Thorold Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ladysmith Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North East Lincolnshire there are about 4.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| William Barcroft Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Weelsby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elliston Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Old Clee Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Strand Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Edward Heneage Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Grant Thorold Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grant-thorold-forest-school-ey561908) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [First Steps with Surestart](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-with-surestart-ey289847) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Campden Kids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/campden-kids-limited-ey498432) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-205542) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St. Christopher's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-pre-school-205566) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mini Explorers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-childcare-2840145) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Freeston Tots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Freeston Tots Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Freeston Tots take?

Freeston Tots is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Freeston Tots?

New Clee is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Freeston Tots?

You can call 07855 072659.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484582)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Freeston+Tots&query_place_id=ChIJLQGQetSceEgRMo1uLUxU8aM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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