# Scotby Pre-School

Scotby Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Scotby Village Hall, Scotby Village, Scotby, CARLISLE, CA4 8BW, in Scotby, Cumberland. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scotby-pre-school-317588  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scotby Village Hall, Scotby Village, Scotby, CARLISLE, CA4 8BW
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07751 987135
- Website: http://www.scotbypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 317588

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, 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/16/317588

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1996 (Reference 317588). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317588)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317588)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317588)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scotby Village Hall, Scotby Village, Scotby, CARLISLE, CA4 8BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.887816,-2.872472

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotby CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Pennine Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Inglewood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Inglewood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Cumwhinton School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Petteril Bank School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stone Eden Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-eden-nursery-school-limited-2714649) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rosehill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-day-nursery-2644514) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St. Aidan's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-day-nursery-ey498092) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Wetheral Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetheral-playschool-ey552715) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kinder Park Nursery Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-park-nursery-services-limited-ey485777) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-2843522) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Scotby Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Scotby Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Scotby Pre-School?

Wetheral is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07751 987135 and visit www.scotbypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317588)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Scotby+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJMQK_sPwafUgRgdQRw1E63G0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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