# Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited

Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited is a full-day nursery at 85 Rutland Road, Stamford, PE9 1UP, in Northfields, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-stamford-limited-ey276326  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 85 Rutland Road, Stamford, PE9 1UP
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01780 757922
- Website: http://www.rockinghorsenurserystamford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY276326

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 April 2025, 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/EY276326

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY276326). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276326)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276326)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276326)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/237571)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 85 Rutland Road, Stamford, PE9 1UP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.662400,-0.468583

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Bluecoat School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Stamford Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ryhall CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Uffington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Malcolm Sargent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-kesteven-road-nursery-school-2851883) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-nursery-2539359) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Children's Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-garden-day-nursery-ey459975) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Small Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-nursery-2718159) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Little Lane Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-lane-nursery-limited-ey492770) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ark Foundry Road Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-foundry-road-nursery-school-2850797) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited Good at its inspection on 10 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited take?

Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited?

Stamford is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited?

You can call 01780 757922 and visit www.rockinghorsenurserystamford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276326)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rocking+Horse+Nursery+Stamford&query_place_id=ChIJQ55bozWKd0gReV91aq5ssNw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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