# The Old School House Cabot Lane

The Old School House Cabot Lane is a full-day nursery at Cabot Lane Day Nursery, Unit 2, Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, BH17 7BX, in Waterloo, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026). It is run by Howard Holdings (poole) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-cabot-lane-2762850  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cabot Lane Day Nursery, Unit 2, Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, BH17 7BX
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01202 694020
- Run by: [Howard Holdings (poole) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/howard-holdings-poole-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2762850

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, 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/16/2762850

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2762850). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762850)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762850)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762850)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1708780)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cabot Lane Day Nursery, Unit 2, Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, BH17 7BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.743883,-1.988230

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pergin Way Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Montacute School |  | 2–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Longspee Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cuddles Day Nursery Canford Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-day-nursery-canford-heath-511373) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Creekmoor Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creekmoor-day-nursery-limited-2742785) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Days Day Nursery Poole](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-poole-ey548142) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey405332) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Jumping Jellybeans Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jellybeans-pre-school-ey292363) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Beacon Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-church-preschool-109555) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Old School House Cabot Lane's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old School House Cabot Lane Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old School House Cabot Lane take?

The Old School House Cabot Lane is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Old School House Cabot Lane?

The Old School House Cabot Lane is run by Howard Holdings (poole) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Old School House Cabot Lane?

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

### How do I contact The Old School House Cabot Lane?

You can call 01202 694020.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2762850)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cabot+Lane+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJDyNaUfync0gR3yar2PKn1SI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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