Nurseries in CA2
31 registered nurseries — 2 Outstanding, 20 Good
Ofsted ratings in CA2
31
Total nurseries
2
Outstanding
20
Good
1
Requires Improvement
8
Not yet rated
Newtown Community Primary School, Carlisle
Yewdale Community Centre, Carlisle
Why families love CA2
24.1/100
Family Score
23.49
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around CA2
Average property price: £159,600
Deprivation decile: 3/10 (10 = least deprived)
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in CA2
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in CA2?
CA2 has 31 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 20 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in CA2 are Outstanding or Good?
71% of nurseries in CA2 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in CA2?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in CA2 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in CA2?
Yes — many nurseries in CA2 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.