# Cherry Tree Nursery Cherry Tree Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 23, Petteril Side, Harraby Green Business Park, Carlisle, CA1 2SQ, in Upperby, Cumberland. It is registered for 60 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Sarah Linnett Childcare (CARLISLE) Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-2843522 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Unit 23, Petteril Side, Harraby Green Business Park, Carlisle, CA1 2SQ - Registered places: 60 - Phone: 01228 642677 - Run by: [Sarah Linnett Childcare (CARLISLE) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sarah-linnett-childcare-carlisle-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2843522 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 16 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2843522 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2843522). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2843522) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2843522) - Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2843522) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Unit 23, Petteril Side, Harraby Green Business Park, Carlisle, CA1 2SQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.879802,-2.916595 - Park: Melbourne Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Gillford Centre | | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Upperby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Inglewood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Inglewood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Petteril Bank School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Brook Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Wendy House Nursery (Carlisle) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendy-house-nursery-carlisle-limited-317413) | Requires improvement | | | 0.5 miles | | [Willow Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-2642286) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Little Jems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-nursery-ey560116) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Greystone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greystone-nursery-ey462646) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [St. Aidan's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-day-nursery-ey498092) | Outstanding | | | 0.9 miles | | [Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-carlisle-limited-ey319329) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Cherry Tree Nursery's Ofsted rating? Cherry Tree Nursery was inspected on 16 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Cherry Tree Nursery take? Cherry Tree Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time. ### Who runs Cherry Tree Nursery? Cherry Tree Nursery is run by Sarah Linnett Childcare (CARLISLE) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Cherry Tree Nursery? Carlisle is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Cherry Tree Nursery? You can call 01228 642677. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2843522) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cherry+Tree+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJJ9LnC1IbfUgR8WKj8d4YDoo) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.