# Gurnard Pre-School

Gurnard Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DS, in Gurnard, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gurnard-pre-school-ey440861  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DS
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01983 280441
- Website: https://www.gurnardpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY440861

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440861

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2012 (Reference EY440861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440861)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440861)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440861)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 7 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1450453)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Baring Road, Cowes, PO31 8DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.761250,-1.317258

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Northwood Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Isle of Wight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blackberry Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackberry-lane-pre-school-ey300951) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-love-lane-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-2716154) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Seashells Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ey464518) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-private-pre-school-and-nursery-2863092) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-2527010) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [YMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-newport-nursery-st-marys-ey302408) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gurnard Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gurnard Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 28 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gurnard Pre-School take?

Gurnard Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Gurnard Pre-School?

You can call 01983 280441 and visit www.gurnardpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440861)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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