--- title: "Lower Covey Day Nursery, Sherborne | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lower-covey-limited-dt9-6lj-2836189 description: "Lower Covey, a day nursery in Sherborne — latest Ofsted report available. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Lower Covey Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Lower Covey, Chapel Lane, SHERBORNE, DT9 6LJ · Dorset Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2026 Local authority Dorset ## About this day nursery Lower Covey Limited is a childcare setting for children aged 0 to 4 years, located in Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset. Registered with Ofsted on 30 May 2025, the day nursery operates from 8:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday. The setting has capacity for 50 children and leaders ensure that they have an in-depth oversight of the curriculum, which is broad, exciting, and tailored to meet each child's individual needs. This dedicated approach helps children develop excellent skills for their future learning. Leaders have also created a culture of respect and positive relationships, evident in the experiences of families, children and staff. The day nursery places a strong emphasis on healthy lifestyles, with children enjoying frequent play in the garden and highly nutritious meals and snacks prepared by the catering team. They learn about healthy food through their vegetable garden and cooking activities. With a fully inclusive culture, the nursery swiftly identifies and addresses barriers to children's learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children are supported to achieve and thrive. What it's like Children flourish in this extremely warm, unique and welcoming setting. All children develop close bonds with familiar staff, who know them very well and provide individualised care and support. As such, babies and children of all ages feel safe and secure. This helps them to explore freely and confidently. Barriers to children's learning and attendance are quickly identified. Children experience meaningful adjustments to ensure they are included and achieve equally in every aspect of the provision. High-quality teaching Positive relationships Healthy lifestyles Broad curriculum Inclusive culture Excellent skills ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.lowercovey.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Age range 0-11 Registered with Ofsted 2025 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Jul 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Lower Covey Last inspected 23 July 2026 What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children develop excellent skills to support their future learning, achieving and thriving due to high-quality teaching and interventions. - Children have extremely positive attitudes to learning and great resilience, persevering to overcome trickier tasks with nurturing support from staff. - Leaders create a culture of respect and positive relationships, evident in the experiences of families, children and the wider staff team. - Children develop extremely healthy lifestyles, enjoying frequent play in the garden and highly nutritious meals and snacks. - Leaders have an in-depth oversight of the curriculum, which is broad, exciting, and tailored to meet each child's individual needs. - Leaders establish a fully inclusive culture throughout the nursery, swiftly identifying and addressing barriers to children's learning. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure continued improvement in the setting's successful work to remove barriers for children who need extra help to realise a transformational impact on all children's achievement and wellbeing. Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50310557) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery establishes a fully inclusive culture, swiftly identifying and addressing barriers to children's learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Highly skilled staff provide tailored support, and leaders use additional funding to provide experiences, extra hours and meals. Outdoor space Children enjoy frequent play in the garden with an abundance of activities to build their physical skills. Children at forest school learn how to use tools safely, engaging in activities like watering vegetables and feeding farm animals, fostering an understanding of the natural world. They explore exciting activities such as painting to music with sticks and leaves in forest school sessions. EAL / language support Children with barriers to their learning receive highly tailored support, ensuring rapid progress and access to all learning areas. Staff receive specific training to support children's language development. ## Google Reviews of Lower Covey 5.0 (2 Google reviews) Jennifer Fletcher 12 years ago My daughter loves it here - everyone is so friendly and the facilities are great. Especially all the outside space. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBNFktVkx3EAE!2m1!1s0x487243d9598c3a9f:0xc03b9618abc7bba8) Harriet Kelly-Slogrove 8 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNna19qcVpREAE!2m1!1s0x487243d9598c3a9f:0xc03b9618abc7bba8) Reviews from Google for Lower Covey. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=13851830111613467560&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 23 July 2026 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50310557) ## Frequently asked about Lower Covey ### What is the address of Lower Covey? ### How can Lower Covey be contacted? ### What type of nursery is Lower Covey? ### Does Lower Covey offer holiday club or wraparound care? ## Nearby day nurseries in SHERBORNE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lower Covey. - Ofsted report unavailable 2.6 mi ### Leweston School Sherborne · DT9 6EN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leweston-school-dt9-6en-ey308762 - Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Yeovil · BA20 2RG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ba20-2rg-2753315 - Ofsted: Outstanding 4.1 mi ### Little Acorns Playgroup Dorchester · DT2 0JY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-playgroup-dt2-0jy-ey281575 - Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### East Coker Playgroup Yeovil · BA22 9LQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/east-coker-playgroup-ba22-9lq-507986 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 4.1 mi ### Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Yeovil Yeovil · BA20 2PG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-yeovil-ba20-2pg-ey487222 - Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Tops Yeovil Yeovil · BA21 4LW 4.7(29 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tops-yeovil-ba21-4lw-ey563167 See all nurseries in SHERBORNE →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=SHERBORNE ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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