# Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre

Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at Greatwood Farm, Ponton Road, Boothby Pagnell, Grantham, NG33 4DH, in Boothby Pagnell, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 154 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-wood-farm-early-years-centre-ey545446  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Greatwood Farm, Ponton Road, Boothby Pagnell, Grantham, NG33 4DH
- Registered places: 154
- Phone: 01476 585584
- Website: http://www.greatwoodfarm.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY545446

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 April 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.

Inspection history:

- 2 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 2 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545446

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY545446). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545446)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 2 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545446)
- Registered places: 154 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545446)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/238293)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Greatwood Farm, Ponton Road, Boothby Pagnell, Grantham, NG33 4DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.864948,-0.564427

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ponton Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 2.4 miles |
| The Ropsley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 2.7 miles |
| Ingoldsby Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 3.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Headstart Nursery Grantham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-grantham-2867715) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Beacon Lane Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beacon-lane-day-nursery-ey481978) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Corby Glen Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corby-glen-preschool-2857139) |  |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Grantham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-grantham-2749473) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey397245) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Little Legs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-legs-nursery-ey409512) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 2 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre take?

Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 154 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre?

You can call 01476 585584 and visit www.greatwoodfarm.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545446)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Great+Wood+Farm+Early+Years+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ48ADz04leEgRKUlHxtF43sw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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