# Portland Kindergarten Limited

Portland Kindergarten Limited is a full-day nursery at 33 - 35 Tentercroft Street, LINCOLN, LN5 7DB, in New Boultham, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-kindergarten-limited-253508  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 33 - 35 Tentercroft Street, LINCOLN, LN5 7DB
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01522 528524
- Website: http://www.portlandkindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 253508

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 February 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/16/253508

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 253508). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253508)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253508)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253508)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/330649)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 33 - 35 Tentercroft Street, LINCOLN, LN5 7DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.224903,-0.540254

- Station: Lincoln Central, under 0.1 miles
- 28 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mark's Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's, 0.3 miles
- Park: Temple Gardens, 0.5 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 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lincoln Minster School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westgate Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nest Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-and-preschool-253689) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chidren1st @Rosemary Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chidren1st-rosemary-lane-ey481238) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Children 1st @ The Marina](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-the-marina-ey481236) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-2633187) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tingers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tingers-childcare-2670628) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bailgate-pre-school-playgroup-253500) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Portland Kindergarten Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Portland Kindergarten Limited Good at its inspection on 23 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Portland Kindergarten Limited take?

Portland Kindergarten Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Portland Kindergarten Limited?

Lincoln Central is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Portland Kindergarten Limited?

You can call 01522 528524 and visit www.portlandkindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253508)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Portland+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJUx8WzS9beEgRu8v_t8rCNbs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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