# Willows Educare

Willows Educare is a full-day nursery at Heamoor CP School, Bosvenna Way, Penzance, TR18 3JZ, in Heamoor, Cornwall. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-educare-148968  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Heamoor CP School, Bosvenna Way, Penzance, TR18 3JZ
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01736 363390
- Website: http://www.willowseducare.eschools.co.uk/website
- Ofsted URN: 148968

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 March 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/16/148968

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2001 (Reference 148968). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148968)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148968)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148968)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/446997)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Heamoor CP School, Bosvenna Way, Penzance, TR18 3JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.125330,-5.557744

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Heamoor Old School Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heamoor Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Nancealverne School |  | 2–19 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pensans Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Penwith Alternative Provision Academy |  | 3–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Alverton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bolitho Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolitho-nursery-ey541715) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Skylar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylar-ey550842) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Oasis Community Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oasis-community-childcare-centre-103172) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Nancledra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nancledra-preschool-ey216580) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Marazion Oasis Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marazion-oasis-childcare-centre-2496718) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [The Children's Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-ark-ey457353) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willows Educare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willows Educare Good at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willows Educare take?

Willows Educare is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willows Educare?

Penzance is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willows Educare?

You can call 01736 363390 and visit www.willowseducare.eschools.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148968)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willows+Educare&query_place_id=ChIJV5X83gzEakgRXQH8nb1TbC0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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