# Heckington Pre-School

Heckington Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Howell Road, Heckington, Sleaford, NG34 9RX, in Heckington, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 19 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heckington-pre-school-ey268241  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Howell Road, Heckington, Sleaford, NG34 9RX
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 01529 417030
- Website: http://www.heckingtonpre-school.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY268241

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, 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/EY268241

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2003 (Reference EY268241). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268241)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268241)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268241)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 19 February 2010). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/295749)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Howell Road, Heckington, Sleaford, NG34 9RX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.985285,-0.298198

- Station: Heckington, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Lockets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lockets-nursery-ey476131) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey551370) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Sleaford New Life Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sleaford-new-life-preschool-ey476007) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Country Kids Day Nursery Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-sleaford-2604011) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Eslaforde Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eslaforde-private-nursery-ey395481) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Clarence House Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-sleaford-2857322) |  |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Heckington Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Heckington Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Heckington Pre-School take?

Heckington Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Heckington Pre-School?

Heckington is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Heckington Pre-School?

You can call 01529 417030 and visit www.heckingtonpre-school.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268241)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Heckington+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJwRncZ3YUeEgRmJBCUVvnaeU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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