# Cottam Nursery School

Cottam Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Sandy Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0LE, in Cottam, Lancashire. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 20 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottam-nursery-school-2665155  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandy Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0LE
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01772 728035
- Website: https://www.cottamnursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2665155

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, 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/16/2665155

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2665155). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665155)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665155)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665155)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandy Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.789091,-2.759016

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## 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) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Pool House Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 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) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Harris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ashton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbridge At Maxy Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbridge-at-maxy-farm-ey550926) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cottam Before and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottam-before-and-after-school-club-ey290000) | 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 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Building Blocks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-child-care-ey477240) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Mericourt Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mericourt-nursery-2721541) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cottam Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cottam Nursery School Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cottam Nursery School take?

Cottam Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Cottam Nursery School?

You can call 01772 728035 and visit www.cottamnursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665155)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cottam+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJAdoHZddte0gRZ3RCmyklg-w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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