# Bishop Cornish Education Centre

Bishop Cornish Education Centre is a sessional pre-school at Bishop Cornish C of E VA Primary School, Lynher Drive, SALTASH, PL12 4PA, in Wearde, Cornwall. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishop-cornish-education-centre-ey397520  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bishop Cornish C of E VA Primary School, Lynher Drive, SALTASH, PL12 4PA
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01752 848115
- Website: http://www.bishopcornish-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY397520

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397520

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2009 (Reference EY397520). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397520)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397520)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397520)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1548961)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bishop Cornish C of E VA Primary School, Lynher Drive, SALTASH, PL12 4PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.403498,-4.217324

- Station: Saltash, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Playing Field, 0.1 miles
- Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Longstone Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fountain Head House School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Burraton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Riverside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Victoria Road Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pixieland Saltash](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixieland-saltash-ey319269) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Nicholas And St Faith Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-and-st-faith-pre-school-102974) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Cabin At Tamar View](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-at-tamar-view-ey545604) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Cabin at Barn Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-at-barn-park-nursery-ey477262) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St Paul's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-playgroup-117231) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Roger's Burrow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rogers-burrow-day-nursery-117150) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bishop Cornish Education Centre's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Cornish Education Centre was inspected on 19 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bishop Cornish Education Centre take?

Bishop Cornish Education Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bishop Cornish Education Centre?

Saltash is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bishop Cornish Education Centre?

You can call 01752 848115 and visit www.bishopcornish-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397520)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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