# Lincoln Hall Preschool

Lincoln Hall Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Linc Centre, 70 Fern Street, Bow, E3 3PR, in Bow Common, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:30–15:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Lincoln Hall Pre School Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lincoln-hall-preschool-119584  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Linc Centre, 70 Fern Street, Bow, E3 3PR
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 7987 8057
- Website: http://www.lincolnhallpreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Lincoln Hall Pre School Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lincoln-hall-pre-school-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 119584

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 December 2023, 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/16/119584

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1998 (Reference 119584). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119584)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119584)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119584)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/72110)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:15
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: The Linc Centre, 70 Fern Street, Bow, E3 3PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.521256,-0.020498

- Station: Devons Road, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Bromley-by-Bow, 0.5 miles
- Station: Bow Road, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clara Grant Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Chiltern Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brock Place Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rounton Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Furze Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 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 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

### Safety

The 2023 Ofsted inspection found safeguarding to be effective.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clara Grant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Paul's Way Trust School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wellington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marner Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Childrens House Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Manorfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stebon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lincoln Hall Preschool @ Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lincoln-hall-preschool-sleaford-2496214) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Burdett Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burdett-playgroup-ey481894) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Miracles Nursery - Rainhill Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-nursery-rainhill-way-2883032) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Paul's Way Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-way-centre-ey562142) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Jingle Jungle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jingle-jungle-nursery-ey538132) | Good |  | 09:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Pillar Box Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillar-box-montessori-119603) | Good |  | 08:00–18:55 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Lincoln Hall Preschool's opening hours?

Lincoln Hall Preschool opens 08:30–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Lincoln Hall Preschool take?

Lincoln Hall Preschool takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Lincoln Hall Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lincoln Hall Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lincoln Hall Preschool take?

Lincoln Hall Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lincoln Hall Preschool?

Lincoln Hall Preschool is run by Lincoln Hall Pre School Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Lincoln Hall Preschool?

Bow Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lincoln Hall Preschool?

You can call 020 7987 8057 and visit www.lincolnhallpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119584)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.lincolnhallpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.lincolnhallpreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lincoln+Hall+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJG0o_5UkddkgRHo2R2065xL4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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