# Headstart Nursery

Headstart Nursery is a full-day nursery at 20 Great Northern Gardens, Bourne, PE10 9EH, in Bourne, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Lincolnshire Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey217824  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Great Northern Gardens, Bourne, PE10 9EH
- Registered places: 80
- Run by: [Lincolnshire Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lincolnshire-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY217824

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 December 2022, 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/EY217824

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference EY217824). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217824)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217824)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217824)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Great Northern Gardens, Bourne, PE10 9EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.764163,-0.376490

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Well Head Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Cookes Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Recreational Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Little Garth, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Jubilee Green 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bourne Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Thurlby Community Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Bourne Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bourne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Bourne Central Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-bourne-central-nursery-and-pre-school-2830127) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2745810) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Pillarwood Farm Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillarwood-farm-pre-school-2723462) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Grimsthorpe Castle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grimsthorpe-castle-day-nursery-2751763) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Langtoft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langtoft-pre-school-253771) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Playzone Kids Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playzone-kids-club-ltd-ey339840) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Headstart Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Headstart Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Headstart Nursery take?

Headstart Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Headstart Nursery?

Headstart Nursery is run by Lincolnshire Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217824)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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