# Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd

Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd is a sessional pre-school at St. Francis Catholic & C Of E Primary Academy, Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BQ, in Lowtherville, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 51 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Exceptional, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Exceptional; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ventnor-community-early-years-centre-ltd-2744367  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Francis Catholic & C Of E Primary Academy, Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BQ
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01983 856868
- Ofsted URN: 2744367

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Exceptional |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Exceptional |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744367

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2744367). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744367)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744367)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744367)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/632098)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Francis Catholic & C Of E Primary Academy, Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.599810,-1.219882

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Isle of Wight 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wroxall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Island Free School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Furzehill Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furzehill-childcare-centre-2660920) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Godshill Griffins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/godshill-griffins-childcare-2877287) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Niton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/niton-pre-school-ey281607) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [GattenandLake Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gattenandlake-childcare-ey466931) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Berry Hill Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-hill-childcare-ltd-ey484555) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [St John's Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey419751) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd was inspected on 19 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Exceptional, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Exceptional. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd take?

Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd?

You can call 01983 856868.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744367)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ventnor+Community+Early+Years&query_place_id=ChIJ3RElHEiJdEgRvlwZDmZwoEw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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