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Blackberry Lane Pre-School

Cowes, Isle of Wight · PO31 8HF

Inspected by Ofsted on 24 February 2026 under the report card framework.

Registration

Ofsted URN: EY300951
Provider type: Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since: 6 April 2005
Local authority: Isle of Wight

On the Early Years Register.

Where it is

Cowes, Isle of Wight · PO31 8HF. Location from the Ofsted register.

Inspection history

Inspections before November 2025 gave one overall rating rather than grading each area.

30 June 2022 inspection Good
6 November 2015 inspection Outstanding
25 March 2009 inspection Outstanding
5 December 2005 inspection Good

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Blackberry Lane Pre-School in Cowes, Isle of Wight was last inspected on 24 February 2026. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

How long has Blackberry Lane Pre-School been registered? +

Blackberry Lane Pre-School has been registered with Ofsted since 6 April 2005. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY300951.

Nearby settings

Gurnard Pre-School <1 km Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC <1 km Seashells Early Years Centre 1.7 km Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool 2.6 km

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