# Kimbolton Nursery Group

Kimbolton Nursery Group is a sessional pre-school at St James C E School, Kimbolton, Leominster, HR6 0HQ, in Kimbolton, Herefordshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kimbolton-nursery-group-223547  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St James C E School, Kimbolton, Leominster, HR6 0HQ
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 223547

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 June 2022, 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/16/223547

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 223547). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223547)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223547)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223547)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St James C E School, Kimbolton, Leominster, HR6 0HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.247947,-2.697105

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Honey Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-day-nursery-ey396535) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Bargates Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bargates-childrens-centre-223498) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Orleton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orleton-pre-school-2565517) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Muddy Munchkins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-munchkins-2768042) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Kingsland Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsland-pre-school-ey321131) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Lucton School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lucton-school-nursery-ey289937) |  |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kimbolton Nursery Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kimbolton Nursery Group Outstanding at its inspection on 28 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kimbolton Nursery Group take?

Kimbolton Nursery Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223547)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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