Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Grantham

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Grantham received an overall rating of Strong Standard across all seven evaluation areas of the November 2025 Framework. The setting demonstrates exceptional practice in multiple domains, with particular strengths in Achievement, Behaviour and Attitudes, Welfare and Well-being, Curriculum and Teaching, Inclusion, and Leadership and Governance—all graded Strong Standard. Safeguarding standards are fully Met. This is a high-performing nursery where children make excellent progress from their starting points, staff provide consistently high-quality interactions, and leaders demonstrate exemplary commitment to professional development and inclusive practice. The inspector noted that the setting creates a transformational impact on outcomes for disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and disabilities. The report indicates that the nursery is operating well above expected standards and provides a model of excellence for other settings to learn from.