# Little Fishes Pre-School

Little Fishes Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Lodge Farm Community Centre, Lings, NN3 8JJ, in Goldings, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-ey537008  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lodge Farm Community Centre, Lings, NN3 8JJ
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: EY537008

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 2024, 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/EY537008

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY537008). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537008)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537008)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537008)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lodge Farm Community Centre, Lings, NN3 8JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.268523,-0.831620

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lodge Farm Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Crestwood Linear Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Cygnet Lake Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lings Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Thorplands Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Playground: 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 West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thorplands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Billing Brook Special School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blackthorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Boothville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackthorn-good-neighbours-nursery-ey484188) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-southfields-220171) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Readwell Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/readwell-care-ey477722) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ltd-2555613) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-rectory-farm-220170) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bizzy Bears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-bears-preschool-2748908) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Fishes Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Fishes Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Fishes Pre-School take?

Little Fishes Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537008)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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