# Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup

Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup, School Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BN, in Thorpe on the Hill, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorpe-on-the-hill-playgroup-253575  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup, School Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BN
- Registered places: 14
- Ofsted URN: 253575

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, 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/16/253575

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 253575). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253575)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253575)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253575)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 June 2011). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/295816)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup, School Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.180728,-0.641887

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thorpe on the Hill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorpe-on-the-hill-preschool-2859034) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kindred Hykeham Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-hykeham-nursery-and-pre-school-ey364811) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Angels Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-childcare-ey424578) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, North Hykeham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-north-hykeham-2902504) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletree-corner-daycare-and-pre-school-ey486476) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Park School Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-school-day-nursery-ltd-ey537524) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup take?

Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253575)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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