# Blackberry Lane Pre-School

Blackberry Lane Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Edinburgh Close, Cowes, PO31 8HF, in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackberry-lane-pre-school-ey300951  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Edinburgh Close, Cowes, PO31 8HF
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01983 298344
- Website: https://blackberrylanecowes.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY300951

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 June 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/EY300951

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY300951). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300951)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300951)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300951)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/541755)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Edinburgh Close, Cowes, PO31 8HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.761192,-1.305973

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northwood Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Northwood Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Prince's Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Arctic Park, 0.4 miles
- 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 Isle of Wight there are about 2.7 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Queensgate Foundation Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gurnard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gurnard-pre-school-ey440861) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-love-lane-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-2716154) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Seashells Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ey464518) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-2527010) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-private-pre-school-and-nursery-2863092) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [YMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-newport-nursery-st-marys-ey302408) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blackberry Lane Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blackberry Lane Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blackberry Lane Pre-School take?

Blackberry Lane Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Blackberry Lane Pre-School?

You can call 01983 298344 and visit blackberrylanecowes.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300951)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blackberry+Lane+Pre-School+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJAQ7XxFB7dEgRMts6ua5AALg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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