Best 3 Nursery schools in Lincoln – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School (Nursery) in Lincoln; The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln (Nursery) in Lincoln — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School and The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School), published Jan 2015. The lowest is 2 (The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln), published Feb 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School (Jan 2015). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Lincolnshire local authority.

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Attribute	The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School LN2 4LQ	The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln LN6 0FB
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4LQ	Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0FB
Latest Ofsted	1 30 Jan 2015	2 7 Feb 2013
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	www.lincolnstgilesnursery.co.uk	www.kingsdownnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01522531876	01522684335
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

LN2 4LQ

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 4LQ
Ofsted: 1 30 Jan 2015
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.lincolnstgilesnursery.co.uk
Telephone: 01522531876

The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln

LN6 0FB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 0FB
Ofsted: 2 7 Feb 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.kingsdownnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01522684335

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.