# Metheringham Pre-School

Metheringham Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Village Hall, Fen Road, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3AA, in Metheringham, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/metheringham-pre-school-253567  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Village Hall, Fen Road, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3AA
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 253567

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 14 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 24 November 2025: Ofsted report card, report card

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253567

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 253567). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253567)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253567)
- 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/16/253567)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2014). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/296025)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Fen Road, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.140341,-0.401577

- Station: Metheringham, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Metheringham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Nocton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Brick Road Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-daycare-ey442391) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kid's Corner Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-corner-day-nursery-ey456706) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [TimTin Playgroup & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/timtin-playgroup-and-kids-club-2882917) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-2578832) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Digby Village Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/digby-village-pre-school-ey339775) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Manor Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-barn-day-nursery-ey450762) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Metheringham Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Metheringham Pre-School was inspected on 14 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Metheringham Pre-School take?

Metheringham Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Metheringham Pre-School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253567)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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