# Cottam Before and After School Club

Cottam Before and After School Club is a full-day nursery at Cottam CP School, Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0NY, in Cottam, Lancashire. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Discovery Vine Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottam-before-and-after-school-club-ey290000  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cottam CP School, Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0NY
- Registered places: 67
- Run by: [Discovery Vine Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/discovery-vine-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY290000

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 October 2023, 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/EY290000

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY290000). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290000)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290000)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290000)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cottam CP School, Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.783085,-2.760759

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lancashire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Pool House Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ashton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lea Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Royal Cross Primary School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cottam Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottam-nursery-school-2665155) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbridge At Maxy Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbridge-at-maxy-farm-ey550926) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nursery Ingol](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-ingol-2783409) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pool House Under 5's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pool-house-under-5s-nursery-502191) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Building Blocks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-child-care-ey477240) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [TicTots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tictots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey425748) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cottam Before and After School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cottam Before and After School Club Good at its inspection on 10 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cottam Before and After School Club take?

Cottam Before and After School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cottam Before and After School Club?

Cottam Before and After School Club is run by Discovery Vine Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290000)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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