# Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup

Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Low Road, Manthorpe, GRANTHAM, NG31 8NQ, in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manthorpe-pre-school-playgroup-253484  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Low Road, Manthorpe, GRANTHAM, NG31 8NQ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01476 573893
- Website: https://manthorpeplaygroup.wixsite.com/mysite
- Ofsted URN: 253484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 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/16/253484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 253484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253484)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253484)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/238434)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Low Road, Manthorpe, GRANTHAM, NG31 8NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.928523,-0.631937

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Belton Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cliffedale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Harrowby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wyndham Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham |  | 4–16 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Newton Bridge Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey474606) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Albion House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albion-house-day-nursery-ey318956) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-ey495708) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-ey293980) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Littleleaps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleleaps-ey367483) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey397245) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 25 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup take?

Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup?

Grantham is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01476 573893 and visit manthorpeplaygroup.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253484)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Manthorpe+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJS2eAoO8weEgRNsAwmLJexWw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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