# RAFA Kidz Cranwell

RAFA Kidz Cranwell is a full-day nursery at 87 Wellesley Way, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8HB, in Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Rafa Kidz Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-cranwell-2723664  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 87 Wellesley Way, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8HB
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01400 262621
- Website: https://www.rafakidz.org.uk/nursery/cranwell/
- Run by: [Rafa Kidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rafa-kidz-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2723664

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723664

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2723664). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723664)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723664)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723664)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/295737)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 87 Wellesley Way, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.035786,-0.498077

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rauceby PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rauceby-preschool-253604) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-2618502) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [First Timers Pre School Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-timers-pre-school-day-nursery-ey487067) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Welbourn Wonderbugs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welbourn-wonderbugs-preschool-ey561706) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Start Right Nursery Ancaster Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/start-right-nursery-ancaster-ltd-ey367026) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Clarence House Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-sleaford-2857322) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is RAFA Kidz Cranwell's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated RAFA Kidz Cranwell Outstanding at its inspection on 4 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can RAFA Kidz Cranwell take?

RAFA Kidz Cranwell is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs RAFA Kidz Cranwell?

RAFA Kidz Cranwell is run by Rafa Kidz Limited, which runs 20 nurseries.

### How do I contact RAFA Kidz Cranwell?

You can call 01400 262621 and visit www.rafakidz.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723664)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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