# Mary Platt Methodist Pre-School

Mary Platt Methodist Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Lorton Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9RH, in Cockermouth, Cumberland. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-platt-methodist-pre-school-2519649  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lorton Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9RH
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 07974 800297
- Website: https://www.maryplattpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2519649

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 November 2021, 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/16/2519649

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2519649). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519649)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519649)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519649)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lorton Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.660792,-3.363305

- Park: Harris Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Kirkbank Drying Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| All Saints' CofE School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 0–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Cockermouth School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mayo Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayo-kindergarten-ey334361) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Strawberry How Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberry-how-nursery-school-ey391884) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Plumbland Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plumbland-pre-school-playgroup-317577) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Happy Hours Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-private-day-nursery-317375) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-317402) | Good |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Learning Land Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-land-nursery-2877338) |  |  |  | 7.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mary Platt Methodist Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mary Platt Methodist Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mary Platt Methodist Pre-School take?

Mary Platt Methodist Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Mary Platt Methodist Pre-School?

You can call 07974 800297 and visit www.maryplattpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519649)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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