# Grant Thorold Forest School

Grant Thorold Forest School is a full-day nursery at Grant Thorold Forest School, Durban Road, Grimsby, DN32 8BX, in Holme Hill, North East Lincolnshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Early Years Educare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grant-thorold-forest-school-ey561908  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grant Thorold Forest School, Durban Road, Grimsby, DN32 8BX
- Registered places: 52
- Run by: [Early Years Educare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-years-educare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY561908

## Ofsted and official records

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

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561908

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY561908). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561908)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561908)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561908)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grant Thorold Forest School, Durban Road, Grimsby, DN32 8BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.564444,-0.063735

- Station: New Clee, 0.7 miles
- Station: Grimsby Docks, 0.8 miles
- Station: Grimsby Town, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grant Thorold Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ladysmith Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sidney Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Weelsby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Edward Heneage Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| William Barcroft Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Old Clee Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Welholme Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Queen Mary Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Strand Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Christopher's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-pre-school-205566) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Freeston Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freeston-tots-ey484582) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [First Steps with Surestart](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-with-surestart-ey289847) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mini Explorers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-childcare-2840145) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-205542) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Campden Kids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/campden-kids-limited-ey498432) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grant Thorold Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grant Thorold Forest School Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grant Thorold Forest School take?

Grant Thorold Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Grant Thorold Forest School?

Grant Thorold Forest School is run by Early Years Educare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Grant Thorold Forest School?

New Clee is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561908)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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