# Rauceby PreSchool

Rauceby PreSchool is a full-day nursery at Rauceby Village Hall, Main Street, South Rauceby, NG34 8QQ, in South Rauceby, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rauceby-preschool-253604  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rauceby Village Hall, Main Street, South Rauceby, NG34 8QQ
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 253604

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 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/16/253604

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2000 (Reference 253604). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253604)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253604)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253604)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 October 2013). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/296011)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rauceby Village Hall, Main Street, South Rauceby, NG34 8QQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.998011,-0.474875

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rauceby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [SDN (Sleaford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sdn-sleaford-limited-2699117) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Eslaforde Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eslaforde-private-nursery-ey395481) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-2618502) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Country Kids Day Nursery Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-sleaford-2604011) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Clarence House Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-sleaford-2857322) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz Cranwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-cranwell-2723664) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rauceby PreSchool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rauceby PreSchool Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rauceby PreSchool take?

Rauceby PreSchool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rauceby PreSchool?

Rauceby is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253604)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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