# Cowdown Day Nursery

Cowdown Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cowdown Farm House, Cowdown Lane, Andover, SP11 6LE, in Anna, Hampshire. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cowdown-day-nursery-507866  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cowdown Farm House, Cowdown Lane, Andover, SP11 6LE
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01264 363098
- Website: http://www.cowdowndaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 507866

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 March 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/16/507866

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1996 (Reference 507866). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507866)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507866)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507866)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/22162)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cowdown Farm House, Cowdown Lane, Andover, SP11 6LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.194791,-1.450817

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Andover Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Norman Gate School |  | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Vigo Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Anton Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Anton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Icknield School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Wherwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees at Andover Picket Twenty](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-andover-picket-twenty-2841214) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blooming Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-kids-ey554032) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Winton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winton-pre-school-ey313933) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Blooming Kids Harris Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-kids-harris-hall-2867722) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-andover-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey443569) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-scott-centre-pre-school-and-schools-out-110156) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cowdown Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cowdown Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cowdown Day Nursery take?

Cowdown Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Cowdown Day Nursery?

You can call 01264 363098 and visit www.cowdowndaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507866)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cowdown+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJR7Ge4EgGdEgRKW41jiyJB-I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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