# University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre

University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre is a full-day nursery at Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JD, in Golgotha, Lancashire. It is registered for 86 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 114 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-cumbria-pre-school-centre-310284  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JD
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01524 590800
- Website: http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/student-life/locations/lancaster/
- Ofsted URN: 310284

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 2023, 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/16/310284

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2001 (Reference 310284). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310284)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310284)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310284)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.040463,-2.787929

- Station: Lancaster, 1.0 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Greaves Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Williamson Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Greaves Forage Garden, 0.5 miles
- Park: Highfield Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 114 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stepping Stones School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bowerham Primary and Nursery School Baby Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowerham-primary-and-nursery-school-baby-unit-2788209) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Cathedral Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-playgroup-ey422400) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-2515645) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lancaster Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lancaster-day-nursery-ey491949) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Christ Church School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-school-playgroup-309271) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Nazareth House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nazareth-house-day-nursery-ey445791) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre Good at its inspection on 7 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre take?

University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre?

Lancaster is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre?

You can call 01524 590800 and visit www.cumbria.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310284)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=University+of+Cumbria+in+Lancaster&query_place_id=ChIJd7VvXY9ie0gR_E5kkyWQiiE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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