# St. Aidan's Day Nursery

St. Aidan's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Harraby Community Campus, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SL, in Harraby, Cumberland. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-day-nursery-ey498092  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harraby Community Campus, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SL
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01228 527483
- Website: http://www.staidansnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY498092

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 January 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/EY498092

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2016 (Reference EY498092). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498092)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498092)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498092)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/908770)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harraby Community Campus, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.880598,-2.892999

- Park: Keenan Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Inglewood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Inglewood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Petteril Bank School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scotby CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gillford Centre |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Norman Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosehill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-day-nursery-2644514) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-2843522) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Scotby Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scotby-pre-school-317588) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Willow Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-2642286) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kinder Park Nursery Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-park-nursery-services-limited-ey485777) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Wendy House Nursery (Carlisle) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendy-house-nursery-carlisle-limited-317413) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Aidan's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Aidan's Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 18 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Aidan's Day Nursery take?

St. Aidan's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St. Aidan's Day Nursery?

Carlisle is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Aidan's Day Nursery?

You can call 01228 527483 and visit www.staidansnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498092)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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