# Naturally Learning Blackwater

Naturally Learning Blackwater is a full-day nursery at The Old A30, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8EY, in Blackwater, Cornwall. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Naturally Learning Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/naturally-learning-blackwater-2681858  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old A30, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8EY
- Registered places: 65
- Run by: [Naturally Learning Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/naturally-learning-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2681858

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 July 2024, 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/16/2681858

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2681858). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681858)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681858)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681858)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 19 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1515398)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old A30, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.266347,-5.185536

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mount Hawke Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Chacewater Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Red River Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-river-kindergarten-2880697) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Daisy Fays Chiverton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-chiverton-ey539142) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-102874) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Nurture Nursery & Pre School Mount Hawke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-nursery-and-pre-school-mount-hawke-2749209) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Buzy Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzy-bees-102786) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Sunny Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-nursery-102860) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Naturally Learning Blackwater's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Naturally Learning Blackwater Outstanding at its inspection on 29 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Naturally Learning Blackwater take?

Naturally Learning Blackwater is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Naturally Learning Blackwater?

Naturally Learning Blackwater is run by Naturally Learning Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681858)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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