# Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery

Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Ltd, Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, PE10 0LY, in Grimsthorpe, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 51 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by SDN (Sleaford) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grimsthorpe-castle-day-nursery-2751763  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Ltd, Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, PE10 0LY
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01778 782845
- Website: https://www.grimsthorpedaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [SDN (Sleaford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sdn-sleaford-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2751763

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 31 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751763

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2751763). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751763)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751763)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751763)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Ltd, Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, PE10 0LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.794040,-0.447800

- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edenham Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pillarwood Farm Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillarwood-farm-pre-school-2723462) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Railway Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-childrens-day-nursery-ey547036) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Corby Glen Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corby-glen-preschool-2857139) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Kindred Bourne Central Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-bourne-central-nursery-and-pre-school-2830127) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey217824) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2745810) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery was inspected on 31 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery take?

Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery?

Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery is run by SDN (Sleaford) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery?

You can call 01778 782845 and visit www.grimsthorpedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2751763)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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