# Long Bennington Pre-School

Long Bennington Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St James Hall, Main Road, Newark, NG23 5DJ, in Long Bennington, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/long-bennington-pre-school-ey482742  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St James Hall, Main Road, Newark, NG23 5DJ
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY482742

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 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/EY482742

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY482742). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482742)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482742)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482742)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/237822)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St James Hall, Main Road, Newark, NG23 5DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.996449,-0.758767

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bennington Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kings Farm Day Nursery & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-farm-day-nursery-and-kids-club-ey269591) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Staunton Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staunton-montessori-nursery-school-ey449542) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Littlegates for Little People](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlegates-for-little-people-253665) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fernwood-day-nursery-out-of-school-and-holiday-club-ey376372) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Little Toes Day Nursery Bottesford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-toes-day-nursery-bottesford-2752313) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Tiddlers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2863142) |  |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Long Bennington Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Long Bennington Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Long Bennington Pre-School take?

Long Bennington Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482742)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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