# Downham Pre School

Downham Pre School is a full-day nursery at Main Street, Downham, Clitheroe, BB7 4BN, in Downham, Lancashire. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downham-pre-school-ey538507  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Main Street, Downham, Clitheroe, BB7 4BN
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01200 441665
- Website: http://www.downhampre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY538507

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 April 2025, 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/EY538507

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY538507). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538507)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538507)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538507)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Main Street, Downham, Clitheroe, BB7 4BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.893781,-2.328320

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatburn 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) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Bowland High | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chatburn Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatburn-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-309266) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Moorland Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorland-private-nursery-2879914) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Brookside Out of School Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-out-of-school-care-club-309793) | Requires improvement |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Evergreen Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evergreen-forest-school-2855381) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Cascades Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cascades-childcare-ey539851) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 3.1 miles |
| [Bowland Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowland-preschool-ey549286) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Downham Pre School's opening hours?

Downham Pre School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Downham Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Downham Pre School Good at its inspection on 4 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Downham Pre School take?

Downham Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Downham Pre School?

You can call 01200 441665 and visit www.downhampre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538507)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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